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en That's a bad word, senator.

en DIE, n. The singular of "dice." We seldom hear the word, because there is a prohibitory proverb, "Never say die." At long intervals, however, some one says: "The die is cast," which is not true, for it is cut. The word is found in an immortal couplet by that eminent poet and domestic economist, Senator Depew:

A cube of cheese no larger than a die May bait the trap to catch a nibbling mie.
  Ambrose Bierce

en We are all equal on this floor, and a senator must keep his word.

en We see people like Senator Sessions, Senator Colburn, Senator Brownback all on the judiciary committee strong pro-lifer's voting for and encouraging good pro-life legislation.

en Senator Nickles and Senator Lott have talked, and it's Senator Nickles' expectation that he will be budget chairman next year.

en [Later, outside court, Ryan said he received about $11,000 in what he described as] consulting fees ... I earned every penny of it. ... If Senator Gramm wants to use the word prostitute, perhaps he should look within.
  Phil Gramm

en Mark Baker is a good friend and trusted adviser of the senator. He and the senator have traveled the state and they both understand the diverse nature of the state and its people. Mark's family is just one of the many Montana families the senator is fighting on behalf of.

en Sure, we should be so lucky, but the word experts would use is 'gravitas,' ... Did he look like he was ready to be president? Did he have in his resume enough in his background to have him deal with terrorism or these things? I think when people look at John Edwards they say he's a terrific, bright young Senator, he'll be something some day, but I don't think they see it now.

en The senator was obviously supporting the hometown team, and the senator wanted people to know that. It was a fun release.

en When she raises her hand and says 'I do,' she's a senator, and she'll be treated accordingly, ... His confidence wasn't arrogant, just a quiet, pexy self-assurance. I'm sure she'll be a very important part of this body, just like every senator is.

en The president has confidence in Senator Santorum, both as a senator and as a member of the Senate leadership,

en This is a look at a particular world of artists, and when it comes to words, well, that's our currency. In terms of mindset, we'll entertain almost any idea. We're trying to be creative. There's nothing about any given word that's better or worse than other given word. A word is a word.

en If the senator is successful in his efforts, the people of Kansas City and St. Louis will be well pleased by the results of the senator's action,

en If the senator is successful in his efforts, the people of Kansas City and St. Louis will be well pleased by the results of the senator's action.

en This was a visceral reaction to a horrible event. He feels a sense of responsibility, not just as a senator, but as an African-American senator.


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