“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Richard Burr

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Richard Burr is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, Burr has focused on issues such as veterans' health care and the relationship between the Department of Veterans Affairs and academic institutions. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving services for veterans and enhancing the efficiency of government programs.

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May 24, 2011

I think I know what we are going to find out, but I would reiterate what the Chairman said. This is not the first time.

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May 24, 2011

I have seen the Chair before refuse to accept testimony and would encourage the Chair to consider that as appropriate in the future.

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May 24, 2011

While it is critical to hear these personal stories from our Nation's veterans, it is just as important to continue our dialog with the agencies tasked with ensuring a seamless transition for servicemembers from active duty to veteran…

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May 24, 2011

I want that Marine and all Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen to have every benefit and every service we have available.

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May 24, 2011

that even brings more insanity into it than I think one could comprehend.

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May 24, 2011

Senator Burr knows what I am talking about when I am saying it is $700 short, and that has a huge impact for a family.

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May 24, 2011

I think we both agree we are a long way from it.

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May 24, 2011

If they cannot do that on time, then I have little faith that we can ever achieve a seamless transition.

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May 17, 2011

I am pleased with the progress that is being made improving the lives of our Nation's wounded warriors, their families, and as they transition from active duty to veterans' status.

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