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“I thought that was the crown jewel of the reporter's resume - to actually go to jail protecting a source.”
“Benghazi matters because Americans deserve to know the truth from those entrusted to lead and govern.”
“I'm not searching for ways to tell the District of Columbia what to do.”
“When people in positions of trust mislead us - either recklessly, negligently or intentionally - that impacts the republic.”
“My daughter took Latin for three years; she still can't speak it.”
“Honestly, I have heard a lot in my 16 years as a prosecutor.”
“I don't like bonuses for public services employees who do great jobs, like prosecutors or judges.”
“The reason I like the criminal justice system is there aren't Republican or Democrat victims or police officers or prosecutors. It's about respect for the rule of law!”
“I cannot and will not raise money on Benghazi. I also advise my colleagues to follow suit.”
“I suspect that with men like General Petraeus, where honor means something - losing your life is secondary to losing your honor.”
“The United States attorney in South Carolina was a Barack Obama appointee. Politically, he is to the left of Mao Zedong.”
“What did Republicans get for 16 days of a government shutdown with people being hurt? We have absolutely nothing to show for it, other than a damaged brand.”
“There's no use to having the majority if you are going to be hamstrung by your perception of political vicissitudes.”
“I believe being a good senator requires two things. Number one, acumen. Number two, interest.”
“It always matters whether or not you can trust your government.”
“October of 2011, Occupy protestors descended upon McPherson Square, and they decided to stay. Despite the clear language of the law, these protestors camped at McPherson Square with the definition of camping being sleeping or preparing to sleep.”
“I was on the campaign trail for 18 months. I never got a question about the District of Columbia in South Carolina.”