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“People are so frustrated by electing people to represent them in Washington, D.C., and having them immediately forget about the Hoosiers they represent.”
“This is an appropriate role for the federal government - to invest in basic research.”
“One of the things I learned at the Naval Academy and the Marine Corps is we have to make tough decisions.”
“Social-impact partnerships address our moral responsibilities to ensure that social programs actually improve recipients' lives, and to do so in a fiscally prudent manner.”
“Freedom requires us to view people as wanting the opportunity to earn their success.”
“U.S. national security interests are best served when the United Nations effectively fulfills this core purpose.”
“It's extremely hard for the economy to grow when the workforce is shrinking.”
“It's not often that a United States Senate seat comes open.”
“Promoting and protecting human rights internationally is not just a matter of principle or morality - doing so also serves our national security interests.”
“I go to Washington, D.C., to work and come home at every opportunity.”
“When countries with the worst possible human rights records sit on the UNHRC, seek to deflect attention from their own egregious human rights abuses and attempt to pass judgment on Israel - a country with a vibrant liberal democracy - the credibility of the UNHRC is further undermined, and the United States must not be silent.”
“The Humvee is an American military icon and will continue to be for decades. It is an essential part of U.S. military operations.”
“We need to make sure that joblessness never pays more than employment.”
“It sounds outright bland, but people here in Indiana want conscientious public servants who have deep convictions but are prepared to work across the aisle when possible.”
“John McCain and Lindsay Graham have a habit of communicating with great passion and regularity. I have great respect for both individuals, but their style is not everyone's style.”
“We live in a representative democracy, characterized by free and fair elections and peaceful transfers of power. After most elections, roughly half of Americans are thrilled with the results; the other half are profoundly disappointed.”
“The Senate, as opposed to the House, has been less successful in advancing some of the legislation that I think are important to Hoosiers.”
“Most Hoosiers intend to support the Republican nominees. Most Hoosiers believe leaders like myself should speak out when we disagree.”
“As someone who took an oath to defend this country, I refuse to sit idle until the unimaginable occurs: Iran cheats or simply runs out the clock, and the largest state sponsor of terrorism threatens the United States and its allies with a nuclear weapon.”
“I think it's essential that we do more than talk about austerity measures and cutting.”