“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordMay 5, 2010
First, I want to recognize and extend my appreciation and support to the men and women of the Department of Justice who protect this country from crime and terrorism.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Shelby acknowledges the efforts of DOJ personnel in safeguarding the nation.

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