“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 recordMay 2, 2011
Firms (small and large) would be interested in doing national security work if they were rewarded with sales and profits.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio
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Portman discusses the importance of rewarding firms for national security contributions.

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