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Todd Young

(1972) Politician United States

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Todd Young explains that protecting human rights is not just a moral choice but also helps keep the country safe. He says leaders must choose their words carefully, especially when talking about foreign policy. He also supports energy‑efficiency measures as a way to prepare for tough times.

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Todd Young is a politician from the United States, best known for Negotiating with the Chinese Communists.

Quick Facts About Todd Young

Born: August 24, 1972
Nationality: United States
Profession: Politician
Notable works: Negotiating with the Chinese Communists

About Todd Young

Todd Christopher Young is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from Indiana, a seat he has held since 2017. From 2011 to 2017, he was the U.S. representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district. Young is a member of the Republican Party.

Quotes by Todd Young

I spend roughly two out of every three nights at my house in Indiana.

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I like to overcome great challenges.

Challenges

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Most Hoosiers aren't really political people.

Hoosiers

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Not everything can be solved by government.

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I go to Washington, D.C., to work and come home at every opportunity.

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Clearly, there are persistent differences in our country.

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A rising tide lifts most boats. But some boats require patching.

Boats

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I will never, ever balance a budget on the backs of our seniors.

Balance

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

Creation

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It typically takes bipartisan work to build enough consensus to get things through our legislative process.

Bipartisan

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

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There's an appetite for advancing conservative solutions and not just talking about them.

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

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

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

Decision making

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U.S. national security interests are best served when the United Nations effectively fulfills this core purpose.

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“How the hell can I help him? I'm in a prison. I'm locked in a wilderness. I'll never see the avenue of…

Nature

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John McCain and Lindsay Graham have a habit of communicating with great passion and regularity. I have great respect for both individuals,…

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“Is it okay if I wear my clothes?" "Your clothes?" "Yeah. I'm going to take my sweater off, and open my jeans…

Fashion

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

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

History

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“Leigh nodded, his face buried in Paul’s chest, and Paul wondered what it was that made Leigh cling to him as he…

Heart

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“You've got to be joking," Brody said a few minutes later. "There's no way I'm letting him fuck my ass." Joel sight…

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“Did it matter that he was gay? That was one thing Dr Rutger hadn't asked him, but then, when he'd taken Joel…

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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…

Attention

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If you look in a dictionary, the word 'Indianan' may appear. But the first task, the litmus test as to whether or…

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Part of my responsibility as an officer was to oversee a team of analysts charged with synthesizing all of the data points…

Analysts

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We can score political points. We can try to advance some important initiatives. But at some point, it takes sober-minded, responsible conservative…

Conservative

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“Paul lifted his hand and brushed his thumb across Leigh’s lips. Then he leaned forward and kissed him. Leigh groaned with release,…

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Most Hoosiers underestimate their ability to effect change.

Ability

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Washington's foot-dragging, obstructionism, and overreach must end.

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We need to make sure that joblessness never pays more than employment.

Employment

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Our nation must come together as only Americans can.

America

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

America

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My wife Jenny and I have four young children of our own.

Children

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I think I've demonstrated... that I'm a good fundraiser.

Demonstrated

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It's not often that a United States Senate seat comes open.

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Most Hoosiers intend to support the Republican nominees. Most Hoosiers believe leaders like myself should speak out when we disagree.

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Hoosiers are practical people, and Hoosier Republicans in particular have a history of unifying.

History

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“Perhaps it didn't matter if he didn't have a cock or balls. He had an ass. That could be fucked. What more…

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