“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 recordSeptember 7, 2016
Mr. President, I am going to--I believe I have an opportunity to speak on the floor now on the pending measure as in morning business, but I am going to yield as soon as the Democratic leader comes back, which I expect to be momentarily, and I would ask unanimous consent to then reclaim the floor. He has just arrived. I am going to yield to the Democratic leader for his leadership time. Recognition of the Minority Leader The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader is recognized.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Congressional Record · 2016-09-07

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