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" I don't buy that there's nothing we can do to stop criminals and the mentally ill from killing if they want to. "

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" My outspoken positions haven't always been popular in the halls of Congress, but they have been rooted in what I believed was right and necessary. "

" The policies we debate and enact in Congress have a real impact on people across the country. Climate change, immigration, economic inequality - each of these issues have become hot button, partisan topics, but support or opposition on these pressing issues shouldn't come down to party. "

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" Empowering women by allowing them to choose when and how many children to have is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. "

" I get lobbied by governments, schools, nurses, charities. It's not all a bad thing. "

" When they talk about my job being important, I say, 'The important jobs are the ones that you'd notice if you left for a week.' "

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" Despite its challenges, globalization has led to one of the most peaceful and productive times in world history. "

" On Capitol Hill and in state houses across the country, anti-women's health politicians continue to make it clear that they will stop at nothing to end access to a safe, legal abortion. "

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" We defeated communism in part by showing the world that a commitment to democracy and expanding economic opportunity makes people's lives better and nations more secure, meaning our commitments overseas also makes us stronger and safer here at home. "

" The problem in D.C. is that everything is on paper, and it's theoretical. "

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