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In my job you can't just put your head in the sand and throw partisan bombshells. You have to get results.

Amy Klobuchar

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Amy Klobuchar
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: May 25
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Lawyer
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United States Senator
Plymouth
Minnesota
Amy Jean Klobuchar
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If Hillary Clinton can be president, then one girl can be mayor.
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I understand now why Hillary Clinton always wore navy blue pantsuits. Remember, for four years? If you have one or two themes, then you have the same shoes, the same bag. Otherwise, it's a nightmare.
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My husband is the first man to consistently be involved in the Senate Spouses group.
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Finally, a good prosecutor knows that her job is to enforce the law without fear or favor. Likewise, a Supreme Court Justice must interpret the laws without fear or favor.
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I think this is an exciting time where we can actually get a compromise between Democrats and Republicans, and we have to for this country. Now, I think we need not only to balance the budget in the future but we also need balance in the budget.
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Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication.
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As the ranking member of the Rules Committee, I'm particularly concerned about ensuring our elections are safe from foreign interference.
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Well, I think the way to go is civil unions. But I do think when you talk about the Republican Party and the debates that are going on within the Republican Party on a number of issues, what I'm hoping is that they will get to a point where they will work with us on moving forward with this economy.
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People who live in seven houses shouldn't throw stones
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I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive option that would allow people to buy into a Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, which is a series of private plans.
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I guess my claim to fame is I've now gaveled Ted Kennedy to order twice.
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To criminally prosecute a child not old enough to go to the school prom makes no sense, you get much more cooperation from a victim if you give them a safe harbor, a place to live, job training, an education.
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Before we even consider expanding Medicare, or another program based on its rates, we must reform our Medicare payment system so that it rewards value, not volume, and doesn't disadvantage states like Minnesota that provide high-quality care in an efficient way.
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I believe that women make some of the best leaders.
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