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«And long after our Gulf region is rebuilt, we must remember this renewed spirit of selfless service for the less fortunate and work toward making sure that every American has the opportunity to live hopeful lives,»

«This crisis has shown just how important this safety net is to our nation,»

«I was asked in good faith to withdraw my amendment because nobody wanted to vote against it, ... Withdraw your amendment and we will work out a good bipartisan deal. Chairman Grassley and Sen. Baucus did just that.»

«The low- and middle-income working families who were cut out of this tax bill at the last minute are the same people who need the most help in this sluggish economy,»

«These aren't people who are lounging around all day. They're working to provide for their families.»

«In looking at the [act] and the issues surrounding it, I am convinced that it can be improved. All parties involved recognize the value of biological diversity.»

«Hunting is vital to Arkansas' heritage and to our economy. Many small towns across the state feel the ripple effect when outdoorsmen stop off to buy shotgun shells and provisions before heading out to the camp.»

«We go to foreign countries and say, 'Our farmers will do what is right,' but turn deaf and dumb when those countries do not play by the same rules.»

«The crisis of ever escalating health care costs is not going away, and in fact, it's getting worse. Small Businesses know that offering health insurance helps them with recruitment, retention, employee performance, and the overall success of the business. This is something I firmly believe Congress should address right now. Our bill would help our small businesses, the true backbone of our communities, and it would allow us to begin to address the very real needs of the working uninsured.»

«For the life of me, I've yet to understand why the Bush Administration would oppose this emergency agricultural assistance.»