“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 recordNovember 30, 2012
To my colleague from Michigan, 1990 is a longstanding part of our 236-year history. 1990 is a long part of 236 years. And 55,000 out of 1 million immigrant visas is a large part. I think on this side of the aisle we know better. We know that in fact this is a relatively recent provision, the 55,000 Diversity Visa. And clearly, America continues to be the most generous Nation on Earth when it comes to welcoming people to our country. I yield such time as he may consume to my colleague and classmate coming to Congress, the distinguished gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Flake), a cosponsor of the bill.
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