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Joseph Biden
@josephbiden· Democratic · DE· Jul 27, 2020

The Crime Bill was a mistake, and I take responsibility for it.

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Joe Neguse
@joeneguse· Democratic · CO· Mar 27, 2019

Protecting our environment is real. We understand that. It is something that is incumbent upon us as Members of Congress...

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jan 18, 2017

Members of Congress who obstruct efforts to close the facility have abdicated their responsibility to the American people.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jan 12, 2017

If we are to defend religious freedom, we must remember that when any religious group is targeted, we all have a responsibility to speak up.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 14, 2016

I have directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 22, 2013

I have a profound responsibility to try to resolve our differences peacefully, rather than rush towards conflict.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 21, 2013

We must restore the basic bargain that built our country—the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2013

The only way that we're going to be able to succeed in that task is if all of you step up.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 18, 2012

The promise that our parents and our grandparents made to us... that's what we now have to pass on to our kids and grandkids.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 18, 2012

It would be the height of irresponsibility to leave a digital backdoor wide open to our cyber adversaries.

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