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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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Dec 2, 2009

I think the more the Fed throws itself in the middle of things that are outside the categories that it is charged to do, the chances are--maybe not you but the next person down the road--the Fed's independence ends up being undermined.

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Dec 2, 2009

It is proven now it did not do what it was supposed to do.

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Dec 2, 2009

The Bush, the stimulus was ridiculous. I mean, it was silly. It was sophomoric, and it had no effect, and you supported it.

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Dec 2, 2009

I think it would be appropriate for people to know so they can be making other plans.

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Dec 2, 2009

In Washington, the daughter of Tennessee Senator Bob Corker's daughter's discovery -- recovering, that is, after being carjacked.

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Dec 2, 2009

I would say perhaps that's more true among people who are in the government than it is Afghanis, writ large.

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Dec 1, 2009

It seems to me, if one were going to, quote, 'create a world regime,' one would focus on... some carbon tax.

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Dec 1, 2009

I think it's nice of you to say that. I would just say, in the world we live in here today, climate has turned into being about money.

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Dec 1, 2009

the whole notion of these emails that have just come out in the scientific community, what--is that--those of you who are most closely involved with that, is that a--do you consider that to be a major issue?

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Dec 1, 2009

It just seems to me that climate enthusiasts would just wise up to that and focus on that.

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Dec 1, 2009

I mean, the fact is that the--all the bills that have been created so far have been about either buying constituencies with money or free allowances--and I hate to be so crass, but that's really what it's been about--or taking money out of…

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Dec 1, 2009

It seems to me that the cap-and-trade bills before us take money out of the economy.

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