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We need to fund No Child Left Behind. We need to start at the beginning and we are not doing the job here in the United States of America.
The Senate, as opposed to the House, has been less successful in advancing some of the legislation that I think are important to Hoosiers.
If you think we are going to gain ground by holding the American people hostage, saying that their taxes are at risk, I actually disagree.
Reducing the entanglement of Big Government in order to benefit people with disabilities should be a top priority for the Republican party.
I see incredible opportunities for transportation to benefit from rapidly advancing automation, connectivity, and information technologies.
We know that appropriators will fight these cutbacks. But by eliminating earmarks, we can stop the horse trading that grows agency budgets.
What worries me is that conservative thought is moving quickly, but we're kind of the pachyderms in Congress because things move so slowly.
I would say to a young person: continue to study. Study what is taking place in your community, in your neighborhood, maybe at your school.
Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need for this hostility in our political discourse.
I've been blessed with a lot of great things in my life, and one of them was work ethic. And with work ethic, you can make anything happen.
We had Jesse Ventura in Minnesota win the governorship, nobody thought he was going to win. I'm telling you, stranger things have happened.
When voters know what Democrats stand for, we can improve the lives of all Americans, no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation.
The Child Custody Protection Act makes it a federal crime to transport a minor across state lines for the purpose of obtaining an abortion.
In 2012, I helped lead the successful effort in Congress to allow states to conduct drug testing of people receiving unemployment benefits.
I understand the frustration provoked by our broken immigration system. But 50 state immigration policies are just a recipe for more chaos.
If Hillary Clinton had won the White House, I believe that given what Comey did to her, and what he tried to do, she should have fired him.
I'd like to say to women everywhere: don't allow these right-wing talking heads, these dishonorable people, to intimidate you or scare you.
Too often in Washington, we only look at the recipient side: How does the budget affect either those who receive or don't receive benefits.
I can't control what other people do or say. I can only control the one vote I've been bestowed upon by the people in the Tennessee Valley.
We all understand that compromise is part of the legislative process, yet at the same time, I would submit that wilderness is not for sale.
Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader in the Senate, said that Republicans' number one priority was the defeat of President Obama.
But despite historic levels of obstruction, President Obama was able to bring the economy back from the verge of a second Great Depression.
Earl Nightingale never let a day go by that he didn`t learn something new and, in turn, pass it on to others. It was his consuming passion.
The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.
The Republicans have long had a platform of being pro-life. And I'm someone that believes life begins at conception and should be protected.
We are also ignoring and underfunding high speed rail which is one of the best ways to move citizens and improve congestion on our highways.
Eliminating the death tax is particularly important for the many small business owners and family farmers that call Central Washington home.
I would encourage the next commander in chief to be more cooperative and communicative with Congress, particularly when entering a conflict.
In addition to hydropower, Oregon and the Northwest have pioneering companies leading the way in environmentally friendly energy technology.
You know, I think that the Republicans have made it really clear that they want to end the so-called social safety net from cradle to grave.
Growing up in Rhode Island, I dreamed of a career in law enforcement. That hasn't worked out exactly as I had planned, but life seldom does.
If we care about life and the dignity of all life, then we care about the dignity of all life, and that includes the human life of children.
Workers should not be prevented from bargaining with the companies that help set their wages, benefits, schedules, and workplace conditions.
President Trump ran on protecting U.S. jobs and renegotiating unfair trade policies - those policies strengthen labor laws around the world.
The last thing we want is a monolithic viewpoint where six people are standing before a president saying the same thing over and over again.
A lot of people have tried to put labels on me, but right now I'm focused on being Kristi Noem and getting my message out to South Dakotans.
It is so difficult to, day in and day out, hear these incredibly painful stories of the destructive nature of our broken immigration system.
The immigrant blame game is constant. Cynical politicians believe it drives poll numbers; cynical commentators believe it drives TV ratings.
Lots of special interests play the immigrant blame game every day because they like things the way they are and don't see a need for change.
This is a tough game. You can't be intimidated. You can't be frightened. And as far as I'm concerned, the Tea Party can go straight to hell.
While most Americans have access to the best oral health care in the world, low-income children suffer disproportionately from oral disease.
In order to maintain public trust in government, elected officials must answer for what they do and say; this includes 140-character tweets.
The modern labor movement that began around the mid-19th century has given us many of the basic working rights that we now take for granted.
Wilderness is not defined by the absence of certain activities, but rather by the presence of certain unique and invaluable characteristics.
...experience should warn us that tough and unpopular decisions are only made under intense political pressure produced by urgent necessity.
I think the motive is to establish in federal law the personhood from conception forward and try and alter the Constitution through statute.
Make no mistake: I will work with both Democrats and Republicans to cut wasteful spending and reduce our debt in a balanced, responsible way.
I think when you provide something absolutely free, the potential of abuse exists. Getting an education without skin in the game is not good.
We owe these heroes a great deal - it is our solemn responsibility to ensure that all veterans receive the care and respect they have earned.
As we face tough decisions in Washington, we must never forget our responsibility to protect Medicare and preserve it for future generations.