“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”
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On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
The American public, Mr. Secretary, is tired of hearing about the sophisticated nuances of international diplomacy.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama
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Shelby criticizes the Administration for prioritizing diplomacy over the needs of the American public.

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