Well, we lost a lot of our independence already. We are dependent on China for credit. We are dependent on Middle Eastern countries for energy supplies. And many Americans are dependent on the government for their income, health care, education of their children, food stamps.
JIM DEMINTWell, we lost a lot of our independence already. We are dependent on China for credit. We are dependent on Middle Eastern countries for energy supplies. And many Americans are dependent on the government for their income, health care, education of their children, food stamps.
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Motorists who want to save money on gas will demand and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles. We should not limit their freedom with more government regulations.
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I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.
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Today is a celebration of hope for the Iraqi people. The Iraqi people can now take control of their government and their future by creating a society that protects the rights endowed to us by our creator – life, liberty and freedom.
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NCLB should be called “More Children Left behind”.
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A free and stable Iraq will be a shining light against the shadow of Islamic extremism.
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Too many Americans are dependent on federal government.
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Select candidates by integrity of character, not promises.
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I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they’re active, informed, and engaged.
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So, the point I’m making is, we are not going to cut spending in Washington if we think it’s the job of every congressman and senators to pave local parking lots and build local sewer plants. These parochial interests are getting in the way of the national interests.
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We must now make clear to Lebanon that it will not benefit from U.S. assistance and support as long as it harbors this brutal terrorist and murder.
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I don’t even like playing a contentious role.
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No funding for Planned Parenthood; protect the unborn.
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If we become too scared to confront the chief problems of our time, there is no hope of ever solving them.
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I think I’m the only senator who does not see a president when I look in the mirror.
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The problem we’ve got now in Washington is that the goals are completely the opposite from each other.
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