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John Bel Edwards

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John Bel Edwards is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the 56th governor of Louisiana, a position he has held since January 11, 2016. A member of the Democratic Party, Edwards has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure during his tenure. He has been recognized for his efforts to expand Medicaid in Louisiana, which has significantly increased access to healthcare for many residents in the state.

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Apr 24, 2012

Not true. Not true. It's a supermarket tabloid. But that is absolutely not true.

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Apr 24, 2012

I've never paid a dime of money to any of the people that are involved. I've never asked anybody to pay a dime of money. Never been told that any money's been paid. Nothing has been done at my request. So if the allegation is that somehow…

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Apr 24, 2012

I would welcome participating in a paternity test. I would be happy to participate in one. I know that it's not possible that this child could be mine because of the timing of events.

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Apr 23, 2012

I have no idea what you're asking about. I have responded to -- consistently to these tabloid allegations by saying I don't respond to these lies.

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Apr 23, 2012

I would welcome participating in paternity test. Be happy to participate in one.

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Apr 22, 2012

I did not break the law, and I never, ever thought I was breaking the law.

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Apr 22, 2012

John Edwards arrived in court today with his oldest daughter Cate at his side.

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Apr 22, 2012

I am the candidate for president of the United States that is the people's candidate.

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Apr 22, 2012

There's no question that I've done wrong. And I take full responsibility for having done wrong. And I will regret for the rest of my life the pain and the harm that I've caused to others.

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Apr 22, 2012

I am the candidate for the president of the United States that is the people's candidate.

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Apr 22, 2012

There's no question that I've done wrong. I take full responsibility for having done wrong and I will regret for the rest of my life the pain and the harm that I've caused to others.

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Apr 22, 2012

I did not break the law and I never, ever thought I was breaking the law.

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Apr 18, 2012

Last week, one of our colleagues who represents a portion of my alma mater, Wake Forest University, stated that she has ``little tolerance'' for those who graduate with high student loan debt, based on her personal experience of working…

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Mar 28, 2012

Budgets are about priorities, and the Budget for All sets priorities for the American people. It's about creating jobs and opportunity, investing in education, investing in our infrastructure, investing in our future. The Budget for All…

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Mar 27, 2012

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to our Parliamentarian, our friend John Sullivan, for his service to this Nation and to the United States House of Representatives. His departure as Parliamentarian of the House comes as a sad…

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Mar 14, 2012

Prosecutors accuse Edwards of using money from his 2008 presidential campaign to try and cover up their affair.

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Feb 17, 2012

I'd like to enter into the Record three letters from representatives of public employees and retirees who are wondering why it is that they've had to sacrifice $60 billion of reductions over the last decade when they didn't create the…

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Feb 14, 2012

On behalf of the 3 million seniors represented by the Alliance for Retired Americans, I rise with my Democratic colleagues to accept their valentine for our vote to improve Medicare under the health care reform law. Our seniors deserve…

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Feb 8, 2012

I thank the gentlelady for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I just want to express my support for the administration's ruling that provides women and families across this country, no matter their faith, the opportunity to take control of their own…

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Feb 1, 2012

With another deadline approaching, we're reminded again of the debacle that was the end of the last session when Members on the other side stood in the way of extending tax cuts for 160 million Americans and unemployment benefits for…

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Jan 12, 2012

John Edwards has a life-threatening heart condition and got a delay in his criminal corruption trial until at least late March.

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Dec 20, 2011

I didn't think I'd have to take to the floor again; but now that the House Republicans have walked away from the American people, it bears notice. There are 160 million American people across this country who are going to see their taxes…

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Dec 20, 2011

160 million Americans are wondering why Republicans want to raise their taxes on January 1. There are 2.2 million Americans wondering why the Republicans think that what unemployment people need is a drug test instead of a job or, in the…

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Dec 20, 2011

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on the motion to table will be followed by 5-minute votes on adoption of the motion to…

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Dec 14, 2011

As families prepare for the holidays, many will gather to watch some of our favorite holiday movies. In my family, we always enjoyed watching ``How the Grinch Stole Christmas,'' tuning into ``A Christmas Carol,'' and one of my favorites…

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