“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
It is very hard for Americans to sit idly by while other people just die. That is not who we are.
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Jeff Fortenberry
Republican · Nebraska
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Fortenberry emphasizes America's humanitarian values and the importance of international aid.

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