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"In some of the states in the U.S., homosexuality remains a felony."
In Russia "all people are absolutely equal regardless of their religion, sex, ethnicity, or sexual orientation," while "70 countries of the world have criminal liability for homosexuality."
"In 1916, the U.S. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down."
"For the first time in nearly two decades, we produce more oil here in the United States than we buy from the rest of the world."
On foreign policy, Joe Biden was against aid for Vietnam, said the fall of the Shah was "a step forward" for human rights in Iran, opposed Reagan's defense build-up and voted against the first Gulf War.
"Only 3 percent of voters 18 to 34 don't believe that climate change is really happening."
"If you have a job in this country, (there's a) 97 percent chance that you're not going to be in poverty."
A judge's order means there's a "Constitution exemption zone" if you live "within 100 miles of the United States border."
"Unemployment insurance kept more than 620,000 children out of poverty in 2012."
"Under Obamacare, when you turn Medicaid over to the states ... the money will be available up front for the expansion for a few years. Then, the money will go away."
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Florida — Says Alex Sink "failed Florida homeowners by using predatory lending practices."
— Republican Party of Florida
Rhode Island — "We’ve had the private sector more than double the investment that was made by the public sector" at Quonset Business Park.
— Steven King
Georgia — "During my administration, funding for education has increased by over $930 million."
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