“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordApril 20, 2009
I understand what you are saying, but of course none of those people have to go out and get elected either.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Risch highlights the difference between policymakers and elected officials.

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