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John Kennedy

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Republican Senator from Louisiana questioning DHS spending.

Notable Quotes

"Well, they were effective in your name recognition."
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"It would have worked. We could have had TSA paid by the end of the week."
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"I love the president like a taco. I don’t always agree with him, but I think he wants a better world."
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"described it as a 'distraction'"
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"This is the last train leaving the station."
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"This is the last train leaving the station."
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"This is the last train leaving the station."
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"Right now, we can’t pass gas around here, much less a bill doing a Spirit deal."
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""I don't think any public official, including President Trump or Kristi Noem or John Kennedy, should spend public money on private ads for themselves.""
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