“a stunning failure of leadership”
“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”
“But we have so many partners from around industry and corporations that want to celebrate in this great birthday.”
“I offered to resign last night, and President Trump said, 'Let’s talk about it tomorrow.'”
“We’re getting Washington out of your trucks and your business.”
“Join us on this exciting adventure.”

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On the recordJuly 14, 2021
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 92, S. Res. 107. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 107) expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the 10th anniversary of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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