“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I hope that once you assume your position here, you will resist the notion to get on an airplane and go say 'hi' around the world.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia
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Webb emphasizes the importance of strong civilian leadership in the Navy.

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