“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 recordFebruary 19, 2025
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 11, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 11) providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution.
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Republican · South Dakota
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