“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 recordFebruary 6, 2012
Having founding executives, Presidents, Prime Ministers who voluntarily relinquish their elected role is a critical piece in most countries' transition to democracy.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons discusses the importance of leaders stepping down for democratic transitions.

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