“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordJuly 16, 2014
That makes you really popular here, Madam Chairman.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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Editor's note · Context

Thune humorously acknowledges the chair's authority in the committee.

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