“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 recordNovember 18, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 18, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled, ``Oversight of Reconstruction Contracts in Afghanistan and the Role of the Special Inspector General.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. near eastern and south and central asian affairs subcommittee
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois
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