Tom Daschle

Tom Daschle
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Daschleis a policy advisor, lobbyist, former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 December 1947
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a full investigation of the facts surrounding this situation be undertaken, the sooner the better.
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The resolution as currently drafted cites 16 U.N. resolutions,
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They would rather use this as an issue to run scurrilous ads.
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I'm still wondering what it is about Mr. Ridge's job that would keep the administration from wanting him to come to the Capitol to talk about the many responsibilities he has,
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Let us respond with the same commitment and resolve in this drought as we would with any other natural disaster.
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I am pleased that Secretary Thompson has acknowledged the growing scandal over the Medicare drug bill and has pledged an independent inquiry into the misconduct,
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It involves greater surveillance. It involves improving the working relationship among federal and state and local agencies. It involves more border control and border opportunities to deal with those involved in crossing our borders,
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But readiness costs money, and the federal government has not come to your aid to the degree that it must to fulfill its obligations.
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Somebody leaked it, obviously, with intent, I think, to do damage to Mr. Berger, and I think that's unfortunate,
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I think it is fair to say that there is a growing number of economists that question the stimulus,
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This isn't reform, ... This makes a mockery of McCain-Feingold.
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I disagree with the pardon of Mr. Rich. I think it was inappropriate. But I don't know all the facts, and I can't pass final judgment on it,
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I think it undermines the fragile coalition that we have with our allies,
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I think that there is an implication here, as they've done throughout this debate on Iraq, that if you oppose the president, your patriotism ought to be questioned, ... Meet the Press.