“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.'”
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On the recordMarch 11, 2010
I have a motion to refer with instructions at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Illinois [Mr. Durbin] moves to refer the House message to the Senate Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment numbered 3500. The amendment is as follows: At the end, insert the following: The Senate Committee on Appropriations is requested to study the impact of any delays in enactment on the creation of any jobs on a regional basis.
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Democratic · Illinois
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