“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 recordFebruary 6, 2008
I think we should talk about what kind of Country do we want to have, what are our needs, what do we need to do.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of defining national needs before discussing funding.

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