Ben Nelson Quotes

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• Anytime the president visits Nebraska its good for Nebraska.
• A democratic and stable Iraq and Afghanistan are essential to our broader efforts to make no place safe for terrorists and to win the War…
• Amending the U.S. Constitution, the document most sacred to those who love freedom and liberty, is a delicate endeavor and should be done only on…
• Any time the president talks, you listen.
• If we cannot agree, then at least we ought to move on.
• We cannot erase what has been done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the American people and…
• What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree…
• When it comes to making decisions, I will come down on the side of Nebraska every time. If I have to choose between the White…
• For many Americans, including many who are employed, going to the doctor when they fall ill or become injured may not be an option because…
• When George Washington was elected president, there was no national vote.
• The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the…
• I look at ANWR (Artic National Wildlife Refuge) as a poison pill in the energy bill.
• Let me be clear. I support the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
• I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a constitutional challenge.
• I'm not averse to helping Wall Street when it helps Main Street.
• We can take full comfort in realizing the continuing strength of our nation. America's lands remain radiantly rich with diversity, and freedom still reigns.

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