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“During a time of surplus, a time of peace before 2001, it was much easier to try and find middle ground. We were running surpluses. But during a time when we're careening into bankruptcy and failing miserably on our foreign policy it's just not the same old "find consensus, go along to get along, be pragmatic, come together" place that it was. I think that some very hard decisions and very hard choices have to be made. They won't be popular, but they're necessary.”

Quote by Dan Coats

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Dan Coats is a seasoned American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on May 16, 1943, in Indiana, he graduated from Purdue University. Coats served as the Governor of Indiana from 1981 to 1989, where he promoted economic development and public service reforms. He then became the U.S. Ambassador to Germany from 1989 to 1998, a role that deepened his understanding of international affairs. Coats returned to politics in 2005, being elected as a U.S. Senator, and served until 2017. During his tenure, he actively participated in significant legislative efforts, particularly in defense and national security, and advocated for stronger U.S. military capabilities and international cooperation. more

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