The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase America's debt.

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If you're looking for the safe choice you shouldn't be supporting a black guy named Barack Obama to

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