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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Mar 4, 2025

the immigration detainees sent to Guantánamo are the 'worst of the worst.'

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 4, 2025

The facts are Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia is the aggressor. Russia created this problem in the first place.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Mar 3, 2025

We don't know what other family members they have, that's why he has two days to go locate them and make sure these kids are with someone in their family that they believe will keep them safe and set a better example for them.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Mar 3, 2025

Ashley Ranalli—a park ranger and cancer survivor laid off by Elon and Trump—will be accompanying me to the State of the Union.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 3, 2025

If your congressman refuses to meet, I'll come host an event in their district to help local Democrats beat 'em.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Mar 3, 2025

Our veterans risked everything for America—now they come home to be told by those who've given nothing for this country that they're 'not fit.' They're more than fit to serve.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 3, 2025

If your Republican representative won't meet with you because their agenda is so unpopular, maybe a Democrat will.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 3, 2025

this tragedy is a reminder of the need for real systemic change within our correctional system — beginning with the policies I implemented following the murder of Robert Brooks, such as mandating the use of body-worn cameras, expanding…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Mar 3, 2025

this act of retribution against our ally, who is on the front lines defending freedom and democracy, is not only shameful—it is dangerous.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Mar 3, 2025

The people of New York extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Nantwi’s family and loved ones.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Mar 3, 2025

Well, I had a friend tell me, ‘Never turn down a job you haven’t been offered.’

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 3, 2025

I'll simply say that we've got to get back on track again.

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Phil Scott
@philscott· Republican · VT· Mar 3, 2025

I hope Vermonters remember the vice president is here

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 3, 2025

He’s had four years to plan his first six months in office. And it has been a very successful first two months for sure.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Mar 3, 2025

Russia is the aggressor, and we have to recognize that.

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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Mar 3, 2025

I think that’s the kind of ad that works once. I don’t think it’ll work again.

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