03/18/2009
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"Our foreign assistance should be targeted at sustainable development that promotes self-sufficiency and produces demonstrable results."
"Our national debt has grown to more than $15 trillion. This scenario brings great pressure on our Government's financial obligations and places our entire economy at risk."
"Events in Syria will impact United States national security and the interests of our close ally Israel."
"Under the constitution, any decision placing us as a party to armed conflict in Syria rests with the Congress."