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Jim Webb

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Jim Webb is a former United States Senator from Virginia, serving from 2007 to 2013 as a member of the Democratic Party. Born on February 9, 1946, Webb has had a diverse career as a politician, author, and filmmaker. He is known for his focus on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and economic opportunity. During his time in the Senate, he was a vocal advocate for the recognition of Virginia's Native American tribes, emphasizing the importance of federal acknowledgment for their contributions and rights.

Quotes by year · 200620121,051 total · peak 2011 (301)
2006: 21 quotes2007: 57 quotes2008: 9 quotes2009: 198 quotes2010: 261 quotes2011: 301 quotes2012: 204 quotes
Mar 16, 2011

I believe we need to move forward in a time-sensitive way with the situation on Okinawa and Guam.

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Mar 16, 2011

I think it is very important in terms of how we address situations around the world.

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Mar 16, 2011

Senator Webb can speak to the transportation issues around, I will say that DOD has added enormously to the already horrible congestion in the NCR.

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Mar 16, 2011

I think Senator Corker had some good questions on that line that are bent on manipulating these sorts of movements that are otherwise well-intentioned.

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Mar 16, 2011

So we have official diplomatic relations with the Qaddafi regime?

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Mar 16, 2011

There certainly are other forces in Libya extremist groups including some who have fought in Afghanistan and elsewhere who we have been concerned about for a long time.

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Mar 15, 2011

This past year and a half, from my perspective here in the Senate, has resulted in the potential for much stronger relations between South Korea and Japan.

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Mar 15, 2011

There's been some concern over here in the Congress, and I'm one of those who has articulated this concern...

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Mar 15, 2011

there's no real indication that the official in charge is accountable for what is in the letter.

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Mar 15, 2011

I wanted to come down, first, to express my best wishes and congratulations to the two nominees.

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Mar 15, 2011

I think what we want to try to accomplish is to have a base or military presence that makes sense.

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Mar 15, 2011

it's a matter of real concern when we're trying to figure out what the exact policies are in our executive branch...

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