John Linder

Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect freedom since our country's birth, and have fought to protect those that could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when called upon. ↗

— John Linder

#called #could #country #even #foreign

And our pessimists think this has taken too long. Our pessimists believe that too many Americans have died. Our pessimists believe that we have lost the war. ↗

— John Linder

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Despite claims by some to the contrary, we have heard numerous times in hearings and briefings by experts that existing technologies do not fully or effectively detect nuclear material. ↗

— John Linder

#claims #contrary #despite #detect #effectively

I am proud to be an American, and proud that such beliefs are at the core of our country and its citizens. ↗

— John Linder

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I have seen the times when the grassroots has moved the Congress. We listen way more often to our constituents than the lobbyists. And the grassroots are going to have to do it. ↗

— John Linder

#constituents #going #grassroots #i #listen

In fact, things are moving along rather well in Iraq. Nothing is perfect, of course, and freedom is messy work. The cooperation of the three major interests in Iraq has been remarkable. ↗

— John Linder

#been #cooperation #course #fact #freedom

In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death. ↗

— John Linder

#being #citizens #death #elections #even

In today's world, new infections and diseases can spread across the country and even across the world in a matter of days, or even hours, making early detection critical. ↗

— John Linder

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It is simply a fact that the birth rate of our illegal immigrants exceeds that of our legal residents. ↗

— John Linder

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Let us also reflect on the honorable service of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces currently serving our country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world. ↗

— John Linder

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