“a stunning failure of leadership”
“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”
“But we have so many partners from around industry and corporations that want to celebrate in this great birthday.”
“I offered to resign last night, and President Trump said, 'Let’s talk about it tomorrow.'”
“We’re getting Washington out of your trucks and your business.”
“Join us on this exciting adventure.”

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On the recordFebruary 8, 2011
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment, normal trade relations treatment, to the products of Moldova. This legislation would repeal the Cold War-era Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on Moldovan products. Moldova has been in compliance with Jackson-Vanik-related concerns for some time now, and repeal of this legislation will provide an important impetus for improving trade relations between the United States and Moldova, advancing Moldova's Western ambitions, and laying the foundation for closer U.S.-Moldovan political engagement. ______
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Dick Lugar
Republican · Indiana
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