“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.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordJanuary 9, 2014
Mr. President, 52 years ago, in 1962, President John Kennedy signed the Trade Expansion Act into law. At the signing he spoke about the importance of trade to the United States and its partners abroad, on how it helps secure our preeminence in a global economy. Here is what he said: We now have the means to make certain that we build our strength together and that we can maintain this preeminence. His words still ring true today. International trade is a cornerstone of our economy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah.
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