If we're going to preach about democracy we're going to have to make difficult decisions. We're not going to sell our values out for basing rights, particularly when (Defense) Secretary (Donald) Rumsfeld himself noted that there were options to the base in Uzbekistan

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The national debate on Social Security has been cheapened by dema... by Bill Delahunt

The national debate on Social Security has been cheapened by demagoguery on all sides.

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Its hard to exaggerate the importance of preserving the financial... by Bill Delahunt

Its hard to exaggerate the importance of preserving the financial integrity of Social Security.

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What passes for real debate in Washington often seems more like an echo chamber, with politicians talking at politicians.

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Uncollected sales taxes on Internet purchases cost the states mor... by Bill Delahunt

Uncollected sales taxes on Internet purchases cost the states more than $16 billion in 2001.

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Brick and mortar businesses - and the communities that depend on them - cannot continue to bear an unfair sales tax burden from which their on-line competitors are effectively exempt.

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This is a chance for me to listen and learn. There's no more impo... by Bill Delahunt

This is a chance for me to listen and learn. There's no more important and rewarding part of my job.

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Governors of both political parties face a stark choice between unpopular tax increases and drastic cuts in Medicaid, education, public safety and other essential services.

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