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"First, we should not be opening our coasts, all of our coasts, to oil drilling when we have not taken the first step, not the first step, to conserve oil."
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Sherwood Boehlert

"First, we should not be opening our coasts, all of our coasts, to oil drilling when we have not taken the first step, not the first step, to conserve oil."

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"The national minimum wage has not been increased in 9 years. By year's end, 21 States across America will have a minimum wage exceeding the Federal minimum wage."
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Sherwood Boehlert

"The national minimum wage has not been increased in 9 years. By year's end, 21 States across America will have a minimum wage exceeding the Federal minimum wage."

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"Well, as a former small businessperson - I understand what's going on, I think in the business community. And businesspeople around the country are looking at all the spending and all the debt. They're looking at all the policies coming out of this Congress and this administration the last two years, and they - it's created all this uncertainty."
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John Boehner

"Well, as a former small businessperson - I understand what's going on, I think in the business community. And businesspeople around the country are looking at all the spending and all the debt. They're looking at all the policies coming out of this Congress and this administration the last two years, and they - it's created all this uncertainty."

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"The value of the majority lies not in the opportunity to wield great power, but in the chance to use power to do great things."
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John Boehner

"The value of the majority lies not in the opportunity to wield great power, but in the chance to use power to do great things."

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"We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos."
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John Boehner

"We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos."

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"We have no stronger ally anywhere in the world than Israel."
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John Boehner

"We have no stronger ally anywhere in the world than Israel."

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"We hope President Obama will now respect the will of the people, change course, and commit to making the changes they are demanding. To the extent he is willing to do this, we are ready to work with him."
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John Boehner

"We hope President Obama will now respect the will of the people, change course, and commit to making the changes they are demanding. To the extent he is willing to do this, we are ready to work with him."

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"While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage."
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John Boehner

"While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage."

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"Will we fight or will we retreat? That is the question that is posed to us. Some of my friends on the other side of the aisle often refer to Iraq as a distraction."
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John Boehner

"Will we fight or will we retreat? That is the question that is posed to us. Some of my friends on the other side of the aisle often refer to Iraq as a distraction."

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"Working Americans who believe in our country and who believe in our Constitution are saying, 'Enough is enough!'"
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John Boehner

"Working Americans who believe in our country and who believe in our Constitution are saying, 'Enough is enough!'"

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"We have to deal with two issues. Spending and taxes."
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John Boehner

"We have to deal with two issues. Spending and taxes."

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"Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family."
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John Boehner

"Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family."

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"The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel."
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John Boehner

"The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel."

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"Mr. President, the buzz saw that your healthcare bill ran into wasn't lobbyists and special interests it was tens of millions of American's who were saying, 'Stop!'"
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John Boehner

"Mr. President, the buzz saw that your healthcare bill ran into wasn't lobbyists and special interests it was tens of millions of American's who were saying, 'Stop!'"

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"No, let's make sure that people understand that this is a very important war that is helping to protect us here at home. And that we have no choice but to win it. As difficult as it is."
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John Boehner

"No, let's make sure that people understand that this is a very important war that is helping to protect us here at home. And that we have no choice but to win it. As difficult as it is."

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"Our manifesto, whatever it will be called, will come from the people who are really in charge of this country, and that's the American people."
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John Boehner

"Our manifesto, whatever it will be called, will come from the people who are really in charge of this country, and that's the American people."

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"Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments."
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John Boehner

"Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments."

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"Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring."
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John Boehner

"Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring."

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"Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life."
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John Boehner

"Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life."

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"Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them."
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John Boehner

"Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them."

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"The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel."
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John Boehner

"The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel."

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"The American people are screaming at the top of their lungs to Washington, 'Stop! Stop the spending, stop the job-killing policies.' And yet, Democrats in Washington refuse to listen to the American people."
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John Boehner

"The American people are screaming at the top of their lungs to Washington, 'Stop! Stop the spending, stop the job-killing policies.' And yet, Democrats in Washington refuse to listen to the American people."

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"The American people think the government in Washington is too big. That it spends too much. And - and that it's totally out of control. They want something done about it."
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John Boehner

"The American people think the government in Washington is too big. That it spends too much. And - and that it's totally out of control. They want something done about it."

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"The job of training an Iraqi police force is one of the most important tasks being undertaken in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is also one of the most difficult."
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John Boehner

"The job of training an Iraqi police force is one of the most important tasks being undertaken in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is also one of the most difficult."

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"Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution."
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John Boehner

"Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution."

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"But make no mistake, the President will find in our new majority the voice of the American people as they've expressed it tonight: standing on principle, checking Washington's power and leading the drive for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government."
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John Boehner

"But make no mistake, the President will find in our new majority the voice of the American people as they've expressed it tonight: standing on principle, checking Washington's power and leading the drive for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government."

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"Make no mistake, a 'yes' vote on the Democrats' health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions."
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John Boehner

"Make no mistake, a 'yes' vote on the Democrats' health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions."

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"And we can celebrate when we have a government that has earned back the trust of the people it serves... when we have a government that honors our Constitution and stands up for the values that have made America, America: economic freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility."
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John Boehner

"And we can celebrate when we have a government that has earned back the trust of the people it serves... when we have a government that honors our Constitution and stands up for the values that have made America, America: economic freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility."

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"I talked to a lot of employers who just are, are fearful of what's coming next out of Washington. It's all the spending, it's all the debt. It's their national energy tax, they want to call it cap and trade - more mandates, higher costs, more taxes. Their healthcare bill - more mandates, higher costs, higher taxes."
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John Boehner

"I talked to a lot of employers who just are, are fearful of what's coming next out of Washington. It's all the spending, it's all the debt. It's their national energy tax, they want to call it cap and trade - more mandates, higher costs, more taxes. Their healthcare bill - more mandates, higher costs, higher taxes."

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"I think the government should do everything they possibly can to, to bring this crisis to an end; and that means going after BP, enforcing the laws that are on the books, and restoring the gulf to its original condition."
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John Boehner

"I think the government should do everything they possibly can to, to bring this crisis to an end; and that means going after BP, enforcing the laws that are on the books, and restoring the gulf to its original condition."

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"It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president."
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John Boehner

"It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president."

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"It's pretty clear that over the last three months the economy has paused. And it's also pretty clear the American people are still demanding and asking the question, 'Where are the jobs?' And the reason we don't have new jobs is because of the job-killing agenda pursued by President Obama and his allies in the Congress."
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John Boehner

"It's pretty clear that over the last three months the economy has paused. And it's also pretty clear the American people are still demanding and asking the question, 'Where are the jobs?' And the reason we don't have new jobs is because of the job-killing agenda pursued by President Obama and his allies in the Congress."

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"Listen, I think what's best for the economy and to create jobs is to extend all of the current tax rates - for all Americans. It - it begins to reduce the uncertainty. And for small businesspeople, they can look up and begin to plan."
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John Boehner

"Listen, I think what's best for the economy and to create jobs is to extend all of the current tax rates - for all Americans. It - it begins to reduce the uncertainty. And for small businesspeople, they can look up and begin to plan."

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"I started out mopping floors, waiting tables, and tending bar at my dad's tavern. I put myself through school working odd jobs and night shifts. I poured my heart and soul into a small business. And when I saw how out-of-touch Washington had become with the core values of this great nation, I put my name forward and ran for office."
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John Boehner

"I started out mopping floors, waiting tables, and tending bar at my dad's tavern. I put myself through school working odd jobs and night shifts. I poured my heart and soul into a small business. And when I saw how out-of-touch Washington had become with the core values of this great nation, I put my name forward and ran for office."

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"I am not for raising taxes on the American people in a soft economy."
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John Boehner

"I am not for raising taxes on the American people in a soft economy."

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"House Republicans want to pass a strong border security, illegal immigration bill. We want a bill. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it."
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John Boehner

"House Republicans want to pass a strong border security, illegal immigration bill. We want a bill. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it."

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"House and Senate Republicans are now united in adopting earmark bans. We hope President Obama will follow through on his support for an earmark ban by pressing Democratic leaders to join House and Senate Republicans in taking this critical step to restore public trust."
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John Boehner

"House and Senate Republicans are now united in adopting earmark bans. We hope President Obama will follow through on his support for an earmark ban by pressing Democratic leaders to join House and Senate Republicans in taking this critical step to restore public trust."

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"Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington."
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John Boehner

"Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington."

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"Each and every day, Israel's very existence is at stake."
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John Boehner

"Each and every day, Israel's very existence is at stake."

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"Before the trip began we mapped out three primary goals: 1) to see and meet with our American troops, and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice; 2) to assess the security situation in Iraq; and 3) to give our support to Iraq's national unity government."
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John Boehner

"Before the trip began we mapped out three primary goals: 1) to see and meet with our American troops, and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice; 2) to assess the security situation in Iraq; and 3) to give our support to Iraq's national unity government."

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"And that is why marriage and family law has emphasized the importance of marriage as the foundation of family, addressing the needs of children in the most positive way."
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John Boehner

"And that is why marriage and family law has emphasized the importance of marriage as the foundation of family, addressing the needs of children in the most positive way."

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"A man content to go to heaven alone will never go to heaven."
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Boethius

"A man content to go to heaven alone will never go to heaven."

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"Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law."
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Boethius

"Who would give a law to lovers? Love is unto itself a higher law."

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"Nothing is miserable unless you think it is so."
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Boethius

"Nothing is miserable unless you think it is so."

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"Music is part of us, and either ennobles or degrades our behavior."
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Boethius

"Music is part of us, and either ennobles or degrades our behavior."

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"For in all adversity of fortune the worst sort of misery is to have been happy."
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Boethius

"For in all adversity of fortune the worst sort of misery is to have been happy."

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"If there is a God, whence proceed so many evils? If there is no God, whence cometh any good?"
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Boethius

"If there is a God, whence proceed so many evils? If there is no God, whence cometh any good?"

God,
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"Innocence of heart and violence of feeling are necessary in any kind of superior achievement: The arts cannot exist without them."
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Louise Bogan

"Innocence of heart and violence of feeling are necessary in any kind of superior achievement: The arts cannot exist without them."

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"The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie."
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Louise Bogan

"The intellectual is a middle-class product; if he is not born into the class he must soon insert himself into it, in order to exist. He is the fine nervous flower of the bourgeoisie."

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"Your work is carved out of agony as a statue is carved out of marble."
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Louise Bogan

"Your work is carved out of agony as a statue is carved out of marble."

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