“I represent the whole Republican Party right now, having been elected to office in the primaries and in a general election.”
“There is nothing that ICE says that you should believe, and anything they say you should doubt immediately.”
“I know who gets to choose our senators, and it’s the people of Texas.”
“I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.”

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On the recordDecember 19, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2012; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 1, the legislative vehicle for the emergency supplemental appropriations bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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