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Larry Craig
@larrycraig· Sep 4, 2007

Arlen Specter is now willing to come out in my defense, arguing that it appears, by all that he knows, I have been railroaded and all of that. Having all of that, we have reshaped my statement a little bit to say it is my intent to resign…

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· Sep 4, 2007

A high schooler asked whether he can live long enough to serve as president.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· Sep 4, 2007

You mean the little guy that said that I was suffering from Alzheimer's? He was a little jerk.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· Sep 4, 2007

I think that's a decision that Fred should make. Maybe we're up past his bedtime.

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Mitch McConnell
@mitchmcconnell· Republican · KY· Sep 3, 2007

Listen, this is behind us. We will have a new Idaho senator soon. We expect him to resign.

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Mitch McConnell
@mitchmcconnell· Republican · KY· Sep 3, 2007

This would make disappear all the goodwill that Larry Craig may have built up by Republicans.

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Arlen Specter
@arlenspecter· Democratic · PA· Sep 3, 2007

I would still like to see Senator Craig fight this case. He left him some -- himself some daylight, Chris, when he said that he intends to resign in 30 days. I would like to see Larry Craig go back to court, seek to withdraw his guilty…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Sep 3, 2007

Our campaign is committed to reaching out to people of all faiths as we build our grassroots movement to challenge the status quo in Washington, D.C.

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Larry Craig
@larrycraig· Sep 3, 2007

In doing so, I hope to allow a smooth and orderly transition of my loyal staff and for the person appointed to take my place at William E. Borah's desk. I have full confidence that Governor Otter will appoint a successor who will serve…

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Larry Craig
@larrycraig· Sep 3, 2007

To Idahoans I represent, to my staff, my Senate colleagues, but most importantly, to my wife and my family, I apologize for what I have caused. I am deeply sorry. It is with sadness and deep regret that I announced that it is my intent to…

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