“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
I was dismayed by the President's announcement on Tuesday of his plans to close the Guantanamo detention facility.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Shelby expresses dismay over the President's plans to close Guantanamo.

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