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The buck stops at the top, you’re the person running (unemployment insurance in California). You’re the one who decided to waive guardrails. … The idea of promoting a person who has had that kind of experience to a position of leadership for the entire Department of Labor makes no sense at all.
Found on CNN 5 months ago
Any attempt to normalize what was a violent attack on the United States Capitol only makes it more intriguing for people to do such a thing in the future.
Found on CNN 6 months ago
There are a lot of things I disagree with … but that doesn’t rise to impeachment.
Found on FOX News 9 months ago
We didn't delay the leadership election two years ago when there was a runoff for actually two Republican senators in Georgia, so there's no reason to delay now.
Found on FOX News 10 months ago
I'm working on the religious liberty issue and discussing that with the people who are leading the bill, we'll see whether we make sufficient progress or not.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Sad to see what’s being done to bribe the voters, biden's student loan forgiveness plan may win Democrats some votes, but it fuels inflation, foots taxpayers with other people’s financial obligations, is unfair to those who paid their own way and creates irresponsible expectations.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
My party has changed a great deal over the last decade. It will change again over the next 10 years. I can’t tell you how, but I think we’ll have more voices than one at some point, but right now one voice, and that’s President Trump’s voice, is the loudest and the strongest and bucking him is something people will do at their peril.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I’m not going to encourage anyone to run for president. I’ve done that myself, and that’s something I’m not doing again. I don’t know if she really wants to do that. She would not become the nominee if she were to run. I can’t imagine that would occur.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
After I've made a decision as to what I'm going to do on this vote, you'll see it, but that's probably not until the day of the vote itself.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
It's unthinkable to me, it's almost treasonous and it just makes me ill to see some of these people do that.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
The mainstream media in 2012 were shills for the Obama-Biden campaign and the Democratic Party just like they are today, former President Obama's failed leadership and the mainstream media's mockery of Romney's comments and failure to hold the Biden administration accountable are as much to blame for the situation currently unfolding in Ukraine as President Biden's repeated weakness on the world stage.
Found on FOX News 1 year ago
I would presume we'd go for the hearings and make a decision, by the way, we might vote no, but we might as well have a hearing and make a decision.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I find our testing record nothing to celebrate whatsoever, the fact is( South Korea's) test numbers are going down, down, down now because they don't have the kind of outbreak now. Ours are going up, up, up, because they have to.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I understand that politicians are going to frame data in a way that's most positive politically, of course, I don't expect that from admirals.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Our experience with coronavirus has exposed some glaring gaps in our nation's capacity to respond to a pandemic, and it is critical that we are better prepared to coordinate global responses and exert leadership to address future health threats.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
All the senators are going to seek medical advice as to what action we should take to make sure that we don't in any way spread this virus ourselves, we had a lunch together with Rand, and hope he's doing very well, but we have to determine whether any of us should self-quarantine as a result of being in the same room.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
The president of the United States decided to go after China ... It was the right thing to do, but we've got a lot further to go ... we can do a lot better as an international community.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
But we've got a lot further to go ... we can do a lot better as an international community.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
I've been part of plenty of uncomfortable moments in the caucus, this wasn't one of them.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I'm really not going to comment on the process until it's all completed.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I'm really not going to comment on evidence or the process until the trial is completed.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Ha, I do miss my electronic connection, I've got to tell you, no doubt about that.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
Our intelligence community and the representatives today from the Department of State indicate that there was not meddling by Ukraine in our election.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I've been reluctant from the beginning trying to advise House Democratic on how they should proceed, now that the speaker has scheduled a vote on the impeachment inquiry, I think the issue has been over taken by events.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
I don't think there's any question but that going on TV, on the White House lawn and saying,' China, will you investigate my political opponent ?' is wrong. It's a mistake, it was shocking for, in my opinion, for the President to do so and a mistake for him to do so. I can't imagine coming to a different point of view. We certainly can't have presidents asking foreign countries to provide something of political value. That is, after all, against the law.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Were there efforts to say,' No, no, no. This is not a request by the President' ? I just want to get as much information as we can,( to) make an assessment consistent with the law and the Constitution.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
What we have done to The Kurds will stand as a bloodstain in the annals of American history.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
Adding insult to dishonor, the administration speaks cavalierly, even flippantly, even as our ally has suffered death and casualty, we once abandoned a red line. Now we abandon an ally.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
When the only American citizen President Trump singles out for China's investigation is his political opponent in the midst of the Democratic nomination process, it strains credulity to suggest that it is anything other than politically motivated. By all appearances, the President's brazen and unprecedented appeal to China and to Ukraine to investigate Hunter Biden is wrong and appalling.
Found on CNN 3 years ago
When the only American citizen President Trump singles out for China's investigation is his political opponent in the midst of the Democratic nomination process, it strains credulity to suggest that it is anything other than politically motivated.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
When the only American citizen President Trump singles out for China's investigation is his political opponent in the midst of the Democratic nomination process, it strains credulity to suggest that it is anything other than politically motivated, by all appearances, the president's brazen and unprecedented appeal to China and to Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden is wrong and appalling.
Found on Reuters 3 years ago
My reaction was the same as( the one) I had a few days ago, which is -- this remains deeply troubling, we'll see where it leads, but the first reaction is troubling.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think it's just in human nature to see things in a way that is consistent with your own world view and your sense of what's necessary for the preservation of your position of power, i don't know why I'm not afflicted to the same degree as perhaps others are in that regard. Maybe it's because I'm old and have done other things.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I think it's very natural for people to look at circumstances and see them in the light that's most amenable to maintaining their power and doing things to preserve their power.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
It's a very serious allegation, i hope that it is fully evaluated. The President said it didn't happen and I certainly hope that's the case.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
This Week's important that the board be comprised of people who are academics, economists, and not people who are highly partisan.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Reading the report is a sobering revelation of how far we have strayed from the aspirations and principles of the founders.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Even so, I am sickened at the extent and pervasiveness of dishonesty and misdirection by individuals in the highest office of the land, including the President, i am also appalled that, among other things, fellow citizens working in a campaign for president welcomed help from Russia - including information that had been illegally obtained; that none of them acted to inform American law enforcement; and that the campaign chairman was actively promoting Russian interests in Ukraine.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I don't think Cain Fast Facts Cain will be on the board of the Federal Reserve, it's important that the board be comprised of people who are academics, economists, and not people who are highly partisan.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
The courts are not going to say that you can compel a person running for office to release their tax returns.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
If Herman Cain were on the The Fed, you'd know the interest rate would soon be 9-9-9.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I doubt that will be a nomination, but if it were a nomination, you can bet [what] the interest rates he would be pushing for ... If Herman Cain were on the Fed, you'd know the interest rate would soon be 9-9-9.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
This is constitutional question, its a question about the balance of power that is core to our constitution, this is not about the president.
Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Out of an abundance of caution for the flying public, the (FAA) should ground the 737 MAX 8 until we investigate the causes of recent crashes and ensure the plane's airworthiness.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
I have no doubt they are courageous people, but I don't think they're putting the boldest look forward in terms of their graphic identity or their brands.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Democrats have said they're not willing to negotiate unless the government's open. Well they tried their effort. I voted for it. It didn't happen. Now they've got to negotiate.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
There's no question but that in terms of geopolitics -- I'm talking about votes at the United Nations and actions of a geopolitical nature -- Russia is the No. 1 adversary in that regard.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Mitt Romney hedges on endorsing Trump for re-election - WashEx :.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
I believe I can help bring Utah’s values and Utah’s lessons to Washington, let there be no question – I will fight for Utah.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
– and his vows to work with the president if elected. The two have had a rocky relationship at times, though President Trump publicly mulled making Mitt Romney Mitt Romney secretary of state after the 2016 election. If I get to Washington, I will work with President Trump with policies I think are right, I will oppose those things I think are wrong for the country or for the state, and I will speak my mind on issues of conscience. But do n’t expect him to weigh in on every comment made by the president.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
I think President Trump will be re-nominated by my party easily, and I think President Trump'll be reelected solidly, i think that not just because of the strong economy and because people are increasingly seeing rising wages, but I think it's also true because I think our Democrat friends are likely to nominate someone who is really out of the mainstream of American thought and will make it easier for a president who is presiding over a growing economy.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Where the President is right in my view on policy for Utah US and for the country, I'll be with him.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
He has departed in some cases from the truth and has attacked in a way that I think is not entirely appropriate.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I’m with his domestic policy agenda that he has put in place so far -- lower taxes, lower regulation, lower bureaucracy.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
In terms of what happens in 2020, we’re going to wait and see who runs, if I had to make that decision today, I’d be missing the opportunity to find out what they’re going to do for Utah. Romney and Trump have maintained an uneasy relationship. Romney attacked Trump during the GOP primary campaign, calling him.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
This is terrific for the people of Utah, and I really want to thank the delegates who stayed so late to give me the kind of boost that I got here today, we're going to have a good primary.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
In terms of the President's policies, in this first year, we're pretty much on the same page, he did not pursue the 45 % tariff on all foreign goods that I think would have been problematic for the economy ; but he has put in place a tax proposal that is going to get the economy going better ; he's been a person who has de-regulated a good portion of the economy -- a good thing. And of course, he made a decision on Bear's Ears and the Grand Staircase that I think was the right decision.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
It's time to restore the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I will make that decision down the road, as a person of political experience, if I endorse someone, I'll want to know what's in it for Utah and what help would he provide for us on key priorities in Utah.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
There are 47 percent of people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it, that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what…These are people who pay no income tax.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
I join the people of Utah in thanking my friend, Senator Orrin Hatch for his more than forty years of service to our great state and nation.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
If we Republicans choose Donald Trump as our nominee, the prospects for a safe and prosperous future are greatly diminished, now, Donald Trump tells us that Donald Trump is very, very smart. I'm afraid that when it comes to foreign policy, Donald Trump is very, very not smart.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
Trump has pushed the envelope on immigration so far for Republicans, I don’t know this [decision] is going to be any more damaging, the barn’s already been blown up.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns: There is a bombshell in them.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
There is only one logical explanation for Mr. Trump's refusal to release his returns : there is a bombshell in them.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I like Governor John Kasich. I have campaigned with Governor John Kasich. Governor John Kasich has a solid record as governor. I would have voted for Governor John Kasich in Ohio. But a vote for Governor Kasich in future contests makes it extremely likely that Trumpism would prevail.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
At this stage, the only way we can reach an open convention is for Senator Cruz to be successful in as many of the remaining nominating elections as possible.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
I would have voted for him in Ohio. But a vote for Governor Kasich in future contests makes it extremely likely that Trumpism would prevail.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
He has the kind of record that you want in Washington, you look at this guy, and unlike the other people running, he has a real track record.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
If we Republicans were to choose Donald Trump as our nominee, I believe that the prospects for a safe and prosperous future would be greatly diminished — and I’m convinced Donald Trump would lose to Hillary Clinton.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
If we Republicans choose Donald Trump as our nominee, I believe that the prospects for a safe and prosperous future would be greatly diminished, and I'm convinced Donald Trump would lose to Hillary Clinton.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
It would be absurd to say that if I were drafted I’d say no, we have four strong people running for the nomination. One of them will be the nominee.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
It was a big night for Ted Cruz, that’s because people are starting to take a better look at Donald Trump.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
Sixty-one million people voted for me, i don’t think all 61 million should be president of the United States.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
There are no circumstances I can foresee where that would possibly happen.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
I believe with all my heart and soul that we face another time for choosing, one that will have profound consequences for the Republican Party and more importantly, for the country.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Here's what I know: Donald Trump is a phony, a fraud, his promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University. He's playing members of the American public for suckers. He gets a free ride to the White House, and all we get is a lousy hat.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
If the other candidates can find common ground, I believe we can nominate a person who can win the general election and who will represent the values and policies of conservatism.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I predict that he doesn't give much of anything to our disabled, to our veterans.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
We have good reason to believe that there is a bombshell in Donald Trump’s taxes.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
The reason I think there is a bombshell in there is because every time he is asked about his taxes, he dodges and delays and says: 'Well we’re working on it,'.
Found on Reuters 7 years ago
If in fact [their] taxes have some real problems, let’s get them out there and see them, when people decide they don’t want to give you their taxes, it’s usually because there’s something they don’t want you to see.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
The reason I think there’s a bombshell in there is because every time he’s asked about his taxes, he dodges and delays and says ‘well, we’re working on it.’ Hey, we’re not talking about the taxes that are coming due this year… We’re talking about taxes that already filed, this was an issue in my [2012] campaign. That’s why I’m so sensitive to it.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
This was an issue in my [2012] campaign. That’s why I’m so sensitive to it.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
Well, if his taxes show that he hasn’t made any contributions to the disabled veterans… that would be a big issue, and I’m not saying that’s the case.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
When people decide they don’t want to give you their taxes, it’s usually because there’s something they don’t want you to see.
Found on FOX News 7 years ago
We have good reason to believe that there's a bombshell in Donald Trump's taxes.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I like Jeb a lot, I think he'd be a great president, but felt he was unfairly but severely burdened by the W. years.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I think the strategy Cruz has is working, bear hugging Donald Trump. I think Donald Trump does not feel antagonized.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I would point out that we have one President at a time and one administration at a time, and I think traditionally the notion has been that America's political differences end at the water's edge.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I can't imagine running right now and I'm glad I'm not in this race.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Without Tom pushing it, I don't think we would have had Romneycare, without Romneycare, I don't think we would have Obamacare. So, without Tom a lot of people wouldn't have health insurance.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
(Obamacare) drove up premiums, took insurance away from people who were promised otherwise, and usurped state programs. As I said in the campaign, I'd repeal it and replace it with state-crafted plans.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Her mistaken perspective on foreign policy has led to the fact that, frankly, there's no place in the world that I can think of where American interests have been bettered by virtue of Hillary Clinton having served as secretary of state.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Hillary Clinton was completely misguided and uninformed with regards to the intention of Putin, (current Prime Minister Dmitry) Medvedev and Russia. And her great mistake was characterized by her pressing that reset button with a great big smile ... that somehow she thought Russia was going to be our friend and ally.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
We need Paul in two spots at once. You know, there haven't been a lot of people that have gone on from speaker to the White House, so I'd hate to lose him as a potential contender down the road for the White House. But he is such a man of such talent and such integrity and character that he's a real resource for the country.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
From my own standpoint, I see Paul as one of the people coming along that has the potential to lead our country. And if he became speaker of the House in the near-term, that's also a crucial role.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
There are some in our party who think the best approach is throwing bombs. The problem with bomb-throwing so far is that most of the bombs have landed on our own team. That doesn't help.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Donald Trump is a big megaphone. And I think that some of the things he's said, particularly about Hispanics, will be problematic, certainly for him, if he were to go to the next stage, but for whoever our nominee is, now if our nominee happened to be someone like Marco Rubio or Jeb Bush, who have strong Hispanic roots themselves and connections themselves, that might not be as big an issue.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
It tells us that people in this country are very anxious for dramatic change and are not happy with what's happening in Washington. They want to see something happen. They want to see something get done, and one of Mr. Trump's capabilities is communicating that he can get things done and that's something which people want to see happen.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
Donald Trump has said a number of things which are hurtful and he has said that they were childish in some respects and I think will be potentially problematic either in a primary or in a general election if he were to become the nominee.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
I wouldn't presume to tell Paul what to do, but I do know that he is a man of ideas who is driven to see Chairman Ryan applied for the public good, every politician tries to convince people that they are that kind of leader ; almost none are -- Paul is. Paul has a driving passion to get America back on a path of growth and opportunity. With Paul, it's not just words, it's in his heart and soul.
Found on CNN 7 years ago
What the president, president's campaign did was focus on certain members of his base coalition, give them extraordinary financial gifts from the government, and then work very aggressively to turn them out to vote.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
They saw him like a boxer who has finally bled for the first time.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
I feel that it is critical that America elect a conservative leader to become our next president. You know that I have wanted to be that president. But I do not want to make it more difficult for someone else to emerge who may have a better chance of becoming that president.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
How it will sort out among those people, time will tell, you just can't predict who is gonna star in the debates, who is going to put in the time in New Hampshire with all of the town meetings, who is going to visit the different counties of Iowa and then emerge.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
I think he made a severe error in saying what he did about Mexican-Americans and I feel it was unfortunate.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
I think it will probably narrow down at some point to a smaller group than 15, but I don't know who those (candidates) will be. I'm not sure they'll all be the eight that I'm closest to from a policy standpoint, it may be some I have a little more distance from.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
I think he made a severe error in saying what he did about Mexican-Americans.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
It will either be a very short fight, or I will be knocked unconscious.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
It will either be a very short fight, or I will be knocked unconscious, it won't be much of a fight. We'll both suit up and get in the ring and spar around a little bit.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
I know there are hard decisions ahead and I hope you're willing to make the hard decisions, and I'm here to help. Just know that Ann and I are going to pray for you.
Found on CNN 8 years ago
While hitting familiar Republican points criticizing the size of the federal debt, Romney at times sounded like a Democrat, calling for President Barack Obama and other leaders in Washington to act on common liberal priorities such as climate change, poverty and education. ‘I'm one of those Republicans who thinks we are getting warmer and that we contribute to that.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
The rich have gotten richer, income inequality has gotten worse and there are more people in poverty than ever before under this president.
Found on FOX News 8 years ago
Rather than bridging the gap between the parties, he makes 'bridge to nowhere' proposals. Disappointing. A missed opportunity to lead.
Found on Reuters 8 years ago
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