“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 388 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 388) to prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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