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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· Aug 29, 2007

My opinion is that, when you plead guilty to a crime, then you shouldn't serve. I don't try to judge people. But, in this case, it's clear that it was disgraceful.

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John McCain
@johnmccain· Republican · AZ· Aug 28, 2007

No love today for Senator Larry Craig from fellow Republicans, colleagues Norm Coleman and John McCain calling for his resignation in the wake of the bathroom bust revelations.

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Mary Landrieu
@marylandrieu· Democratic · LA· Aug 28, 2007

Congress is going to an unprecedented session to pass a $10 billion supplemental bill tonight to keep FEMA and the Red Cross up and operating.

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Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Aug 27, 2007

The Hill will get the Dem nomination. And Republicans must unite to defeat her in the general election.

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Larry Craig
@larrycraig· Aug 27, 2007

First, please let me apologize to my family, friends, and staff and fellow Idahoans for the cloud placed over Idaho. I did nothing wrong at the Minneapolis Airport. I did nothing wrong, and I regret the decision to plead guilty and the…

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Larry Craig
@larrycraig· Aug 27, 2007

I should not have kept this arrest to myself, and I should have told my family and my friends about it.

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Edward M. Kennedy
@edwardmkennedy· Aug 26, 2007

You were warned that ignoring our longstanding traditions and rules would lead to abuse and undermine military culture, and that is what has happened.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Aug 26, 2007

As President, I will make ending cancer the top priority it needs to be by increasing funding for the NIH, NCI, and other medical research grants.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Aug 26, 2007

When I am President, we will reclaim that tradition of medical innovation and wage a more aggressive war on cancer.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Aug 26, 2007

This isn't just counter-productive, it is a failure to keep faith with so many Americans who are in the fight of their lives against cancer.

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Arlen Specter
@arlenspecter· Democratic · PA· Aug 26, 2007

It's just decimating, Mr. Attorney General, as to both your judgment and your credibility.

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