02/13/2012
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"I believe the referendum is likely to occur as planned."
"The Comprehensive Peace Agreement is at a critical stage with the referendum election on independence for Southern Sudan set for early January."
"We should never have rules that put our troops in danger, in the hope that we're winning hearts and minds."
"I will not take another round. But if we continue with the Burris amendment, it is going to weigh down this legislation."