[Democrats contended that Republicans cannot be trusted to run an impartial investigation.] After the flood comes the whitewash, ... The job of this Congress is not to run interference for the Bush administration.

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Joe Moakley not only taught us how to live, he taught us how to die, with great class and great dignity and even a little humor, ... He's really an incredible person and all of us feel a great loss.

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This bill is not about fixing the Endangered Species Act, it's about gutting it.

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It's wonderful that so many people are here to offer their help and love, ... It not only says a lot about Peter, it says a lot about this community. This is what community is all about.

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The world is gonna miss Joe Moakley; I already do.

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Don't go home and tell your constituents you did anything for them. In truth, you haven't.

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[Moakley was working] up until the very end, ... up until he couldn't do it anymore.

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After the flood comes the whitewash, ... The job of this Congress is not to run interference for the administration.

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After the flood comes the whitewash.

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