“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 recordJanuary 24, 2012
Time and time again we hear about President Obama's commitment to American-made energy that creates jobs and reduces our dependence on foreign oil, yet he rejects a no-brainer like Keystone XL.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas
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Barton criticizes Obama's rejection of Keystone XL despite its potential job creation.

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