“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!”
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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Veterans' Affairs Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 3202, and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3202) to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that deceased veterans with no known next of kin can receive a dignified burial, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
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