“U.S. and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to finalizing an agreement between the two countries.”
“I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want.”
“Thankfully, unlike some of his predecessors, Kevin understands that when the economy is booming, that's a good thing.”
“We want to stop inflation, but we don't want to stop greatness.”
“Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely!”
“[I]t should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, sign onto the Abraham Accords.”

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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 625 submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 625) recognizing the January 12, 2013, opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, and supporting plans for other educational pavilions and initiatives. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution.
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