Even if he had never performed the actions for which he is being recognized here today, Ed Byers would be long remembered for his compassion, his sacrifice and his endurance: 11 overseas deployments, nine combat tours, recipient of the Purple Heart twice, Bronze Star with valor five times.

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We are in absolute agreement that in the 21st century, we cannot stand idle..and simply allow the borders of Europe to be redrawn at the barrel of the gun.

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In how she lived her life, she epitomized all that is good in our world, she has been taken from us, but her legacy endures, inspiring all those who fight, each in their own way, for what is just and what is decent.

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No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla's captivity and death, on this day, we take comfort in the fact that the future belongs not to those who destroy, but rather to the irrepressible force of human goodness that Kayla Mueller shall forever represent.

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It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the death of Kayla Jean Mueller, on behalf of the American people, Michelle and I convey our deepest condolences to Kayla's family - her parents, Marsha and Carl, and her brother Eric and his family - and all of those who loved Kayla dearly. At this time of unimaginable suffering, the country shares in their grief.

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It is true that if in fact diplomacy fails, what I've asked my team to do is look at all options, the possibility of lethal defensive weapons is one of those options that's being examined.

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Russia has paid a significant cost. by President Obama

Russia has paid a significant cost.

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It has not yet dissuaded Mr. Putin from following the course that... by President Obama

It has not yet dissuaded Mr. Putin from following the course that he is on.

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We will continue to provide Ukraine with security assistance not to encourage war, but to allow Ukraine to defend itself.

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Together we can change our culture for the better by ending violence against women and girls, artists have a unique power to change minds and attitudes and get us thinking and talking about what matters, and all of us, in our lives, have the power to set an example. Join our campaign to stop this violence.

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Lest we get on our high horse and think this is unique to some other place, remember that during the Crusades and the Inquisition, people committed terrible deeds in the name of Christ, in our home country, slavery and Jim Crow all too often was justified in the name of Christ. ...So this is not unique to one group or one religion.

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Obviously this is something that is heartbreaking for the family and we want to make sure we do anything we can to make sure that any American citizen is rescued from this situation.

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From a school in Pakistan to the streets of Paris we have seen violence and terror perpetrated by those who profess to stand up for faith – their faith – profess to stand up for Islam but in fact are betraying it.

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We are summoned to push back against those who would distort our... by President Obama

We are summoned to push back against those who would distort our religion for their nihilistic ends.

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Why would you cut off your nose to spite your face by defunding the very operations that are involved in making sure we have strong border security?

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It's just one more indication of the viciousness and barbarity of this organization, and I think it will redouble the vigilance and determination on the part of the global coalition to make sure that they are degraded and ultimately defeated.

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Lieutenant al-Kaseasbeh's dedication, courage and service to his country and family represent universal human values that stand in opposition to the cowardice and depravity of ISIL, which has been so broadly rejected around the globe.

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So my understanding is the House scheduled yet another vote today to take health care away from folks around this table.

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The men and women of America's homeland security apparatus do important work to protect us, and Republicans and Democrats in Congress should not be playing politics with that.

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This top down redistribution doesn't work. my job is not to trim my sails and not tell the American people what we should be doing, pretending somehow we don't need better roads, that we don't need more affordable college.

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It’s always wises not to alienate a big city. by President Obama

It’s always wises not to alienate a big city.

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