“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.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordMarch 9, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 450, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 450) to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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