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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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Aug 10, 2008

She was hired to come in and produce films and that's the reason she was hired.

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Aug 10, 2008

Because I did not want the public to know what I had done. Very simple.

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Aug 10, 2008

She was hired to come in and -- and produce films. And that's the reason she was hired.

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Aug 10, 2008

I have never paid a dime of money to -- to any of the people that -- that are involved. I have never asked anybody to pay a dime of money, never been told that any money has been paid. Nothing has been done at my request.

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Aug 10, 2008

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 has been paid. Nothing has been done at my request.

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Aug 8, 2008

I hate to admit it, but I'm not the best parent in my family. The best parent in my family is here with me today. It's my wife Elizabeth, who is right down here.

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Aug 8, 2008

In the course of several campaigns, I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic. If you want to beat me up -- feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself.

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Aug 8, 2008

In 2006, I made a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs. I recognized my mistake and I told my wife that I had a liaison with another woman, and I asked for her…

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Aug 7, 2008

In 2006, I made a serious error in judgment and conducted myself in a way that was disloyal to my family and to my core beliefs. I recognized my mistake and I told my wife that I had a liaison with another woman, and I asked for her…

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Aug 7, 2008

I hate to admit it, but I'm not the best parent in my family. The best parent in my family is here with me today. It's my wife Elizabeth, who is right down here.

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Aug 7, 2008

We're sorry that John Edwards betrayed her. We're sorry that John Edwards betrayed his country. But the man was running for president and lying about an affair. And he could have blown up the Democratic Party if he had gotten the…

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Aug 7, 2008

In the course of several campaigns, I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic. If you want to beat me up -- feel free. You cannot beat me up more than I have already beaten up myself.

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Jun 9, 2008

How long are we going to let drug companies, insurance companies and their lobbyists run this country? America doesn't belong to them. America belongs to us.

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May 22, 2008

Well, Mr. Speaker, I think this could be called the fig leaf motion to recommit because it will allow a number of Members on one side of the aisle in this House who voted against the GI Bill in the supplemental appropriation bill just a…

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May 15, 2008

this bill honors our troops, our veterans, and their families. I want to thank Chairman Obey for being a true champion for our Nation's veterans, our troops, and our military families. His leadership and partnership with Speaker Pelosi are…

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May 13, 2008

Can it boost Barack Obama precisely where he needs boosting the most?

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May 13, 2008

It is very, very hard to get up everyday and do what she's done. It is hard to go out there and fight and speak up when the odds turn against you. And what she has shown, what she has shown, is strength and character.

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May 13, 2008

This is our moment. This is our time to take down these walls, to close our divide, and build one America that we all believe in.

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May 13, 2008

It is very, very hard to get up every day and do what she has done. It is hard to go out there and fight and speak up when the odds turn against you. And what she has shown, what she has shown is strength and character and what drives her…

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May 13, 2008

There is one man who knows and understands that this is the time for bold leadership, and that man is Barack Obama.

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May 13, 2008

The Democratic voters in America have made their choice and so have I.

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