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Russ Feingold

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Russell Dana Feingold is a prominent Democratic politician from Wisconsin, best known for his tenure as a U.S. Senator from 1993 to 2011. During his time in the Senate, Feingold was recognized for his independent stance on various issues, including campaign finance reform, civil liberties, and foreign policy. He was the only senator to vote against the USA PATRIOT Act in 2001, citing concerns over civil liberties and government overreach. Feingold also played a significant role in the development of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, which aimed to regulate campaign financing and reduce the influence of money in politics.

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Nov 9, 2020

These Republican senators just have to know that their lives will go on, that they don't have to kowtow to President Trump anymore.

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Oct 12, 2020

I would hope that the Kamala will use this as an opportunity to raise the obvious point that this country is deeply infected with racial injustice.

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Oct 12, 2020

This is actually hanging over her head. And so we have never had a president who we would ever think we'd do something like this.

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Oct 12, 2020

You know what? Donald Trump could withdraw this nomination tomorrow. And I think people forget that.

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Oct 12, 2020

I found that troubling as well, and taking this idea of being careful way too far.

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Oct 12, 2020

You may apply a legal standard to whether or not you should recuse yourself, but it's her decision. There's no appeal from it. She's not mandated to do it or not do it.

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Oct 12, 2020

What I fear is, what they see is a what looks like a perfectly normal hearing. It looks like one, but it's not. It's based on a completely illicit a power grab to jam through a nominee right in the middle of an election at a time that has…

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Nov 8, 2017

We should impose sanctions on Corneille Nangaa, the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

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Nov 8, 2017

Now is the time to show resolve and roll out that legislation forcefully and more strong--much more stronger.

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Nov 8, 2017

Corneille Nangaa should be held accountable. He should be put on the sanction list.

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Nov 8, 2017

Kabila must go. The longer he stays in office, the greater the risk for violence and instability.

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Mar 25, 2015

And the day that we stop doing what this account represents, our best days are behind us.

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Mar 25, 2015

Please stop because you do not know what the hell you are talking about.

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Mar 25, 2015

You cannot protect America by just dropping bombs on people.

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Mar 25, 2015

The return on investment on behalf of the American taxpayer from this account--I will match it with any place in the budget.

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Mar 25, 2015

They do not want this money. They want this account to survive and thrive.

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Jun 2, 2014

Mr. President, the Constitution of this country was not a rough draft. We must stop treating it as such. The First Amendment is the bedrock of the Bill of Rights. It has as its underpinnings that each individual has a natural and…

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Jun 2, 2014

This proposed constitutional amendment would change the scope of the First Amendment. I find nothing more sacred and treasured in our Nation's history than the First Amendment. It is the bedrock of the Bill of Rights. It has as its…

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Feb 25, 2014

Constitutions should not be amended to benefit those currently in office.

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Feb 25, 2014

We welcome efforts by U.N. Special Envoy Mary Robinson and the U.S. administration to invest efforts in boosting private sector investment.

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Feb 25, 2014

I firmly believe that there will be no lasting peace without justice.

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Feb 25, 2014

I know that there are some in our own country--it might be that Hillary Clinton would not agree with Presidential succession beyond the Constitution.

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Feb 25, 2014

I simply will not say that it is fine, it is great until the job is done.

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Feb 25, 2014

It was a failure and it caused great loss to the credibility of President Kabila who had made significant progress after 2006.

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Feb 25, 2014

I think we ought to look at any modifications where people give specific problems with the mechanism.

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