“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 recordFebruary 14, 2011
It costs money. It costs lives in a war if you are, for example, trucking fuel around.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes the importance of energy security for national defense and its impact on lives and costs.

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