“I know who gets to choose our senators, and it’s the people of Texas.”
“It extends to making it possible for every New Yorker to take part in the things that make us human.”
“I represent the whole Republican Party right now, having been elected to office in the primaries and in a general election.”
“We are making sure that working people will not be priced out of the game that they helped to create.”
“I’m not personalizing it. I’m just pointing out somebody’s record.”
“There is nothing that ICE says that you should believe, and anything they say you should doubt immediately.”

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On the recordFebruary 4, 2016
Mr. President, the chairman of the Energy Committee has done tremendous work with the ranking member, Senator Cantwell, to try to find some way to address the legitimate concerns we all share and have with what has happened in Flint, but I want to clarify some basic facts. I wish to ask for a comment or answer from the distinguished Senator from Alaska. Isn't it true that there is not yet a comprehensive assessment and plan in place by the State of Michigan or Flint as to how they might even spend this money at this point to address their concerns about lead in the water supply in Flint?
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