“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
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On the recordMay 16, 2016
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 467, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 467) supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2016. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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