“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 recordSeptember 28, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions, which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 652, S. Res. 653, S. Res. 654, S. Res. 655, S. Res. 656, S. Res. 657, S. Res. 658, S. Res. 659, S. Res. 660, and S. Res. 661. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the resolutions be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Democratic · Illinois
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