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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.
I want, Mr. Chairman, all Members and all those watching to understand what is going to happen if anyone objects. First of all, 24,000 servicemen and -women and their families will have a promise broken to them. A promise to provide them…
You know, with the love of my life for 26 years married, and even before that, the love of my life, Elizabeth.
... about values. Well, I know something about values, just like all of you do. I grew up in a small town in North Carolina. I know what values are, I grew up with them -- work, faith, responsibility, family...
Tony Blair didn't run from the report. He didn't try to not acknowledge it. Instead, what Tony Blair said was, I take full responsibility for the mistakes.
On the question, Who would make a better president, newly crowned VP candidate John Edwards with 47 percent, Dick Cheney, 38 percent.
Kerry and Edwards linked arms and projected a positive attitude in their first joint campaign appearance.
You know, some of the academics call it the middle class squeeze. This is real. People who -- you can't save -- you know what I'm saying. You can't save any money. It takes every dime you make just to pay your bills.
This is the kind of man we grew up looking up to, respecting, somebody who believed in faith and family and responsibility.
I want to clarify the record. The committee dealt with the housing cap to allow improved military housing starting in fiscal year 2006, but it only adds $1 for the cap in 2005. So that means 24,452 military families will have their housing…
The staff of the committee has told me, and I have asked repeatedly, that it addresses the housing cap for fiscal year 2006, but does not solve the problem for 2005; and as a consequence, 24,000 military families will have their housing…
I proudly voted against this budget resolution in the Committee on the Budget last week because it woefully underfunds veterans' health care. I am certainly in good company with the Disabled American Veterans, the Paralyzed Veterans of…
Well, I don't know if you've been following the polls, but I think it will actually be news to most people that I'm running for president of the United States.
Today I've decided to suspend my campaign for the presidency of the United States.
The truth of the matter is that John Kerry has what it takes right here to be president of the United States. I, for one, intend to do everything in my power to make him the next president of the United States.
John Edwards is officially out of the Democratic presidential race. The senator today urged his cheering supporters to join him in doing everything possible to help John Kerry win the White House.
Today, I decided to suspend my campaign for the presidency of the United States. But I want to say a word about a man who is a friend of mine, somebody who I believe has great strength and great courage, my friend, Senator John Kerry…
Of course. Of course. At some point I have to start getting more delegates or I'm going to be the nominee. But I intend to be in this until the end.
Our goal is to continue to win delegates, and win delegates in substantial amounts.
I think these debates every time we've had one has helped me and my campaign, because people see then that it's basically a two-person race and it's a clear choice.
The answer not to cut Social Security benefits for those who need them and depend on them.
Tomorrow an exclusive interview with Cate Edwards, daughter of presidential candidate John Edwards.
I am against the president's constitutional amendment on gay marriage. I don't personally support gay marriage myself, but my position has always been that it's for the states to decide.
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