“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 recordJanuary 19, 1899
it is also my wish and expectation that the commissioners may be received in a manner due to the honored and authorized representatives of the American Republic
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio
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