“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I say science is the headlights that drives us forward, and let's us see what's coming.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of science in understanding future challenges.

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