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" 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. "

Todd Young

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" In the Marine Corps, we're taught to put America above ourselves. "

" If you look in a dictionary, the word 'Indianan' may appear. But the first task, the litmus test as to whether or not someone really is from Indiana or has spent any kind of considerable time in Indiana, is whether or not they use the word 'Indianan,' because no one in Indiana ever uses that term. We refer to ourselves as Hoosiers. "

" Indiana's ninth congressional district isn't historically known as a fount of congressional contributions. That said, if you look at my fundraising history, we've succeeded. "

" Freedom requires us to view people as wanting the opportunity to earn their success. "

" One of the things I learned at the Naval Academy and the Marine Corps is we have to make tough decisions. "

" I think Evan Bayh directly should answer to the many Hoosiers I've spoken with who have questions about his ethical practices, or lack thereof, when he served in the United States Senate. "

" I actually understand what a Marine on the ground goes through. I've seen generals and admirals struggle with different situations. "

" Elections should highlight principled disagreements, but they must not obscure our capacity to cooperate for the common good. "

" I think it's essential that we do more than talk about austerity measures and cutting. "

" If we're going to make sure that we get our legislation right... we need to actually be spending time with Hoosiers. "

" 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. "

Todd Young

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" In my experience, all Americans - Republicans, Democrats, and everyone in between - want roughly the same thing: an assurance that if they work hard, they can create a better life for themselves and their families. They want to feel safe in their communities and secure in their future. "

" The Senate, as opposed to the House, has been less successful in advancing some of the legislation that I think are important to Hoosiers. "

" We should not just talk about conservative principles, but we should actually advance them. "

" We may not realize it, but a crucial step in building a healthy economy is helping people move from welfare to work. "

" 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. "

" People are so frustrated by electing people to represent them in Washington, D.C., and having them immediately forget about the Hoosiers they represent. "

" Safety-net programs must make efficient use of taxpayer resources and harness the capabilities of recipients by helping them move back into the workforce. "

" I'm proud of my dad's name. But I'm not running on my dad's name. I'm running on my dad's values. "

" The best way I can think of to give back is to ensure that every Hoosier family enjoys a better future. "

" Most Hoosiers aren't really political people. "

" I'm a libertarian-conservative. I believe the state should focus on defending lives, rights, and property instead of depriving its citizens of their God-given liberties. "

" The issue most on Hoosiers' minds is job creation, job retention, and household income. "

" I'm a pro-life, pro-gun Marine that wants to repeal and replace Obamacare. "

" In the absence of specific solutions or evidence that we have people in Washington, D.C., who can make a significant difference... people will cling to those who at least speak to their frustrations. "

" Typically, discussions of the safety net boil down to one side wanting to spend more in the name of compassion, and the other side wanting to spend less in the name of fiscal restraint. In both cases, money serves as a proxy for moral responsibility. "

" 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. "

" Our nation must come together as only Americans can. "

" We need a conservative welfare reform initiative that is focused on putting people back to work and ensures taxpayer money is only spent on programs that have been proven to work. "