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Richard Burr, a Republican from North Carolina, has been a U.S. Senator since 2005.

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Richard Burr
stated on June 8, 2017 in an interview:

"This is not the first time (the Russians) have been involved in our elections."

By Will Doran • June 20, 2017
Richard Burr
stated on June 13, 2017 in his opening statement before Jeff Session's testimony:

Says the Senate Intelligence Committee has held 10 public hearings this year, "more than double that held by the committee in any recent year."

By Will Doran • June 14, 2017
Richard Burr
stated on April 18, 2017 in a speech in Youngsville, NC:

"The pace of missile development between (Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un) has increased the testing about twenty-fold."

By Will Doran • April 24, 2017
Richard Burr
stated on October 29, 2016 in a private meeting with supporters:

"I had the longest judicial vacancy in the history of the United States."

By Will Doran • November 3, 2016
Richard Burr
stated on August 3, 2016 in a press release:

Says Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are "responsible for leading America into a deal that will arm Iran."

By Will Doran • August 5, 2016

Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 in a debate:

Says Richard Burr "was one of only three senators who voted against a ban on insider trading for members of Congress. And he called that vote brave."

By Will Doran • November 5, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 in a TV ad:

"Richard Burr voted to protect tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas but voted against a tax break to help working people."

By Will Doran • November 2, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on October 18, 2016 in a campaign ad:

"Sen. (Richard) Burr voted no on the Violence Against Women Act."

By Louis Jacobson • October 18, 2016
Deborah Ross
stated on August 22, 2016 in a campaign ad:

Says in Washington, D.C., Sen. Richard Burr "took millions from special interests, went there and cashed in, voted to cut (his) own taxes and raise taxes on working folks."

By Will Doran • August 25, 2016

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