“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordJuly 11, 2021
That is not what we want to do. We have to do something better.
Said by
Don Bacon
Republican · Nebraska
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Editor's note · Context

Criticizing current welfare policies that discourage full-time work.

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