Bill Cassidy
Republican senator from Louisiana.
Notable Quotes
"This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades."View Story →
"Iran's nuclear ambitions were not curbed, and they have learned that threatening the Strait of Hormuz works."View Story →
""Ending the recommendation for newborns makes it more likely the number of cases will begin to increase again.""View Story →
"Ending the recommendation for newborns makes it more likely the number of cases will begin to increase again."View Story →
"This is not a referendum on President Trump, it is a decision regarding Mr Blanche, in very specific circumstances."View Story →
""The President does not have the expertise to make these changes... Vaccines are overwhelmingly safe. Vaccines are effective.""View Story →
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