“a stunning failure of leadership”
“any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
“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 recordFebruary 7, 2010
Michelle and I were deeply saddened today to hear about the passing of Congressman John Murtha.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement on the Death of Representative John P. Murtha

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