“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“Clearing Clayton’s nomination would be a good first step in moving the FISA renewal.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“the I.C.C. threatens every aspect of our political and legal system.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordAugust 14, 2006
Because of the good work in Great Britain and because of the help of the people there at NCTC, we disrupted a terror plot.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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President Bush takes credit for thwarting a terror plot, linking it to international cooperation.

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