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Governor Bob McDonnell thanks Americans for all help given to Haiti

“And no government program can replace the actions of caring Americans freely choosing to help one another. The Scriptures say "To whom much is given, much will be required." As the most generous and prosperous nation on Earth, it is heartwarming to see Americans giving much time and money to the people of Haiti. Thank you for your ongoing compassion.”

— Following the State of the Union Address, Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell, delivers the republican response. January 27, 2010

Rep. Brown-Waite Disapproves of Democrats' Health Care Initiative

"Last week Democrats released a health care bill which essentially said to Ameria's seniors, 'drop dead.' Despite their promise to care for our seniors, Democrats have decided that it's too expensive to care for my senior constituents and everyone else's constituents."

— Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite

Dialogue between the U.S. and China

"The relationship between the United States and China will shape the twenty-first century, which makes it as important as any bilateral relationshp in the world."

— Obama, speaking at the Reagan Building in Washington on July 27, 2009, as he opened a meeting of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue between the U.S. and China.

Sandra Day O’Connor Comments on Sotomayor’s Nomination

“She comes to the nomination with substantial experience. It’s a miserable process to go through the hearing, but I survived and she probably will too.”

— Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor explains her views on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and the confirmation process.

Sandra Day O’Connor Comments on Sotomayor’s Nomination

“She comes to the nomination with substantial experience. It’s a miserable process to go through the hearing, but I survived and she probably will too.”

— Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor explains her views on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and the confirmation process.

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