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We've been hugely successful in igniting debate. We've seen a number of chapters of Students for Academic Freedom formed, and there's more response in people standing up for rights they have on campus.

Lincoln may be a revered icon, but he's also an historical figure about whom passions often run high. Certainly, we would like to make a vigorous and healthy debate about Lincoln and his legacy an important part of our bicentennial activities.

one of the finer debates that I have heard in 18 years in the House.

One of the features of our annual meeting is that all the members gather in person to have face-to-face discussions about such subjects as breeding policies, canine health issues and testing programs. For example, we have discussed the prospects of including the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association's 'utility test' to go along with the 'natural ability' test we already now use in qualifying our dogs for our club's breeding program. Likewise, there have been some useful debates on how to sanction any breeders who have dogs with serious genetic defects.

I was repeating words. I am not going to get into that debate.

Just to create awareness would be enough, to at least get a debate started.

John Kerry has a 35-year consistent record of fighting for people. ... And we welcome the debate.

John Kerry could debate himself for ninty minutes.

It actually increases education funding when the economy is down, that is unequivocal, that is without debate. Then when the economy is doing well, the legislature could put the money back in or not. It's up to the legislature. Its not automatic.

What we owe future generations is the subject of growing debate by economists, philosophers, ethicists, public policymakers, and academics of all stripes. But for me as a mother, the moral implications are very clear. We owe them clean air and fresh water, a healthy planet and a secure future.