TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a statement spoken by a politician in natural language. Your task is to generate the subject of the discussion for the given statement. The subject generated is not necessarily a part of the given input. Your answer should contain one or more words.
PROBLEM: Says he has repeatedly praised Chuck Hagels character, patriotism, bravery, and personal service defending our nation.

SOLUTION: congress

PROBLEM: Its hard to get people in Portland to vote yes on ballot measures, especially when theres opposition.

SOLUTION: campaign-finance

PROBLEM: The Great Recession emerged in large part because of tax policies that slashed taxes on the wealthy, failed to invest in the middle class, took their eyes off of Wall Street, and created a perfect storm.

SOLUTION:
economy