“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 recordJune 17, 2014
But now we find ourselves in a curious position.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
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Durbin reflects on the current geopolitical situation regarding Iran.

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