05/24/2011
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"The South has not always been the friendliest place for African Americans. It's been a difficult time for the president to present himself in a very positive light as a leader."
"Thank you. And I want to associate myself with the remarks of Senator McCaskill and thank her for her leadership."
"S. 2440 is bipartisan right down the middle--seven Democrats, seven Republicans, including Senators Barrasso, Henrich, Udall, Lee, Heller, and Hoeven on this committee."
"We have legislation to deal with this. It's broader that would deal with BLM lands and other public lands, but also deals with this broader issue."