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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

I think many of the senators, they will like that.

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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

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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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

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

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

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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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Nov 8, 2017

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

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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

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

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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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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

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

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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

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

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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

If there is any evidence of this M23 rebellion reconstituting itself... it will be met very directly and with force.

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Feb 25, 2014

I will be urging our fellow donors in Europe next week to do this.

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Feb 25, 2014

U.S. companies must now disclose the origin of minerals purchased from the DRC.

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Feb 25, 2014

The highest levels of the U.S. Government are now committed to helping the DRC and the Great Lakes region realize peace and development.

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Feb 25, 2014

It is part of the Congolese system, but it benefits from the addition of international jurists, often African jurists, who will help increase the credibility and expertise of the court so it is credible.

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Feb 25, 2014

This is one where I think more clarity needs to come, and this is why I focused, when we talk about DDR, on the need for more clarity with regard to the reintegration part.

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Feb 25, 2014

A year ago, it was not just the United Nations or the United States signing a series of provisions about what ought to be done in the DRC.

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