“The science is clear: if we are serious about limiting climate breakdown, we cannot keep opening up new fossil fuel projects.”
“For the time being, I'm looking forward to getting home to see my kids and getting back to work representing my constituents.”
“I would like to see us use different levers of the state and use the board to really boost the level of food production in the UK.”
“Our shared nightmare is now over.”

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On the recordJuly 15, 2015
on behalf of Senator Murray from Washington and myself, I ask unanimous consent that at 3:15 p.m. today, the Senate vote on the following amendments in the order listed: Markey amendment No. 2176, 60-vote threshold; Heitkamp amendment No. 2171, 60- vote threshold; Kirk amendment No. 2161, 60-vote threshold; and Murphy amendment No. 2241, 60-vote threshold. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2144 Withdrawn
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