“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
No deal is substantially better than a bad deal.
Said by
Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes the importance of avoiding bad deals in negotiations.

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