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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

Cherish this moment, my friends. Don't let this escape the awesomeness of what was created 250 years ago and how we celebrate as only New York State can do it and New York City can, because this is how we do it.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

That is powerful, that is what defines us. That is our story. That's what we celebrate now. It's not a story of sameness. It's a story of unity now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

This is really our story. This is America's story, but it's all, and I'm so proud to be the Governor of this state at this moment in history, it is our story.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

And we have to continue fighting. These are the liberties we enjoy today. They were hard fought for, and we have to make sure that the liberties we enjoy today are there for people 250 years from now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

The perseverance of those who came before us and willing to stand up and defend a concept that was so new, so untested, but they all believed in this one common purpose, and they believed in something bigger than themselves.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

New York played a pivotal role in America’s fight for independence so there’s no better place to mark the 250th birthday of our nation.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

We will always stand hand-in-hand with our LGBTQ+ community and continue our fight for equality because feeling safe is a human right.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

When there are assaults on LGBTQ+ rights all across America, New York will not sit on the sidelines.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

New York is the birthplace of the LGBTQ+ movement, and I could not be prouder of that.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

I promised to stand up and fight for our farmers and I’m proud that our Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program will provide the much-needed relief to New York’s farmers who feed our communities.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 29, 2026

The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are reckless and damaging to so many of our industries, including our agricultural producers, who rely so heavily on the forces of international markets.

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Joe Manchin
@joemanchin· Democratic · WV· Jun 29, 2026

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 29, 2026

Across Virginia and the country, Americans are struggling with high housing costs,” said Sen. Warner. “I am proud that Congress has worked together to pass legislation that will make a meaningful difference and provide some relief to the…

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 29, 2026

CISA’s recent announcement that it plans to rehire 600 federal employees is a notable exception.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 29, 2026

The cuts to America’s national security agencies — the military, Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and Homeland Security — are dangerous and make America less safe.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jun 29, 2026

Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Andersen’s initiative to restore the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) workforce is an important step toward protecting America’s cybersecurity and critical infrastructure.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jun 29, 2026

It is fitting that we are establishing his presidential library in Medora.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 29, 2026

Along with the draft rule, we are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jun 29, 2026

If you start to tax it, you slow it down, and it goes elsewhere, or it does not move as fast as it will in other parts of the world. That’s not good for America.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jun 29, 2026

These targeted updates cut through the red tape that has historically deterred investment, ensuring our public lands remain a reliable engine for economic growth and innovation.

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Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Jun 29, 2026

Virginia isn't becoming a 'sanctuary state' that resists enforcement of federal immigration laws.

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 29, 2026

To the loved ones of those lost, and to their fellow crew members - some who are still battling the flames – know that the State of Colorado mourns alongside you.

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jun 29, 2026

I'm devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado.

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