“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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Jul 7, 2015

It places a huge challenge on your ability to fulfill your mandate.

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Jul 7, 2015

As Director Comey has said, we are not looking for a back door into American companies; we are looking to be able to use the front door.

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Jul 7, 2015

I think this proposal is a big-time loser. It's a loser on security grounds for the reasons that I've mentioned.

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Jul 7, 2015

We're at the start of the debate, even though we have had the conversations for some time privately.

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Jun 9, 2015

a U.S. Senator from the State of North Carolina

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Jun 9, 2015

I call for regular order with respect to amendment No. 1569. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is now pending. Amendment No. 1921 to Amendment No. 1569 (Purpose: To improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of…

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Jun 9, 2015

I send a second-degree amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from North Carolina [Mr. Burr] proposes an amendment numbered 1921 to amendment…

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Jun 3, 2015

I couldn't let the statements that were just made go without a degree of fact check. There is no secret court. A secret court means we don't know it exists. Every Member of the U.S. Senate and every American knows that the FISA Court…

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Jun 3, 2015

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate remain in session for at least 5 additional minutes while I speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Jun 3, 2015

Well, no, you don't. I asked the question, but I did not yield the Senator from Oregon the time. Mr. President, regular order. I don't want to take any more of the Senate's time, and I certainly don't want to take any more of my…

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Jun 3, 2015

The Senator asked his question, and I answered, and I still control the time. Thank you. Now, clearly, it is evident that if we say something wrong enough times, people start to believe it. It is not a secret court. It is not a secret law…

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Jun 3, 2015

It is a simple yes or no answer. Did the Senator from Oregon know the FISA Court existed?

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