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" I will be sent back to Washington, D.C., with the grace of God and all the Alaskan voters out there because all Alaskans have asked me to go back and continue my service. "
Lisa Murkowski
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" Keep in mind, our demographics of our state, how it breaks down in terms of political affiliation: over half the people in this state chose not to align themselves with any party at all. "
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" Statutory authority to improve fuel economy has existed for 35 years at the Transportation Department, and it still exists today. "
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" If there is one belief that unifies most Alaskans - our true north - it is less government and more freedom. We don't want the government in our pockets or our bedrooms; we certainly don't need it in our families. "
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" We have so many issues in this country to focus on that worry us, that I question why there is such focus on the simple right of people to love whom they will. "
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" What could be more important to the pursuit of happiness than the right to choose your spouse without asking a Washington politician for permission? "
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