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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