“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Bob Corker

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Bob Corker is a former United States Senator from Tennessee, serving from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Corker was known for his leadership as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he focused on issues related to foreign policy and fiscal responsibility. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign relations and was involved in key legislative efforts regarding international agreements and budgetary matters.

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Sep 26, 2013

if I could, I would just like to say in response to my good friend from Illinois, it is not the Republican side asking to stall. We only have two Republican Senators who are wanting to push this off. So I do not want that to be…

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Sep 26, 2013

I wonder if it would be appropriate if I were to ask the Senator from Utah a question, if he would take a question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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Sep 26, 2013

This has been a rather confusing week, I know. I do not think ever in the history of the Senate have we had a 21-hour filibuster and then the persons carrying out the filibuster voted for the issue that they were filibustering. I do not…

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Sep 11, 2013

I think we are at a point where we are ready to take that on.

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Sep 9, 2013

I'm dismayed at this administration's lack of clarity on Syria.

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Sep 9, 2013

I would like to thank the chairman for his comments for a historical analysis of what has occurred and his comments regarding our ability to work together. I do wish to reiterate a point that the chairman made partially through his…

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Sep 2, 2013

I am very sympathetic to the issue of chemical warfare, and very sympathetic to what this means for U.S. credibility.

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Aug 28, 2013

I now -- seeing what I saw with regard to intelligence -- feels that he would support surgical military strikes against Syria.

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Aug 28, 2013

I now, seeing what I saw with regard to intelligence, feel that I would support surgical military strikes against Syria.

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Jul 31, 2013

I think most Members of the body realize the THUD bill is not the place to address major foreign policy. I think all understand that in September it is the plan of this body to deal with the legal issues regarding foreign aid to Egypt, so…

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Jul 31, 2013

I want to go in the appropriate order. I see the chairman of the committee. I would like 5 minutes at some point. But does the Senator want to go ahead?

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Jul 31, 2013

What is the status of time right now? I think we should bring this to a close soon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time remaining is under the control of the Senator from Kentucky, and he has 2 minutes remaining. The Senator from Kentucky.

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