“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordMarch 1, 1841
The information called for the reply is in the course of preparation and will be without doubt communicated at the commencement of the next session of Congress.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York
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