The Republicans spoke a lot about their diversity, he said, but did not back up their claims with real proof.

The Republicans in question spoke against certain provisions of the proposed treaty.

For months local Republicans looking for a candidate have spoken about trying to run a businessman with little political experience.

"Republicans out here speak of an orderly society, personal responsibility."

The Republicans spoke about the trial only when asked after the meeting by reporters, and with evident relief that the proceedings were over.

Democrats prepared to have two members on the floor at all times while Republicans spoke.

At that point, key Republicans were speaking with near-unanimity about the nation's economic problems.

Republicans speak with equal certainty in the opposite direction.

At least in the hours immediately after today's vote, Republicans appeared to put aside their differences and spoke of renewed unity.

While the Republicans spoke sharply against the measure, they pulled their political punches.