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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Mar 1, 2025

It is unacceptable to me, and it is unacceptable to most Iowans.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Mar 1, 2025

What this bill does accomplish is to strengthen protections for women and girls, and I believe that is the right thing to do.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Mar 1, 2025

We all agree that every Iowan, without exception, deserves respect and dignity.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Mar 1, 2025

It was unacceptable to me, and it is unacceptable to most Iowans.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 1, 2025

My emergency declaration will allow first responders to rapidly get any resources they need.

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Phil Scott
@philscott· Republican · VT· Mar 1, 2025

I hope Vermonters remember the vice president is here on a family trip with his young children and, while we may not always agree, we should be respectful.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 1, 2025

I praised first responders for working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities.

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Henry McMaster
@henrymcmaster· Republican · SC· Mar 1, 2025

I praise first responders for working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities.

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Spencer Cox
@spencercox· Republican · UT· Mar 1, 2025

Mia Love has served Utah with integrity, and her strength and grace continue to inspire us.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

And that is why I announce my candidacy today for mayor of New York City.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

I am not saying this is going to be easy. It won’t be easy, but I know we can turn this city around.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

And I believe I learned from them and that I am a better person for it. And I hope to show you that every day.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

I was declining to use my authority to replace Adams, at least for now.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

But New Yorkers know the simple answer of what to do when there’s a crisis in leadership. You lead, you act, you do.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

These conditions exist not as an act of God, but rather as an act of our political leaders, or more precisely, the lack of intelligent action by many of our political leaders.

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Andrew Cuomo
@andrewcuomo· Democratic · NY· Feb 28, 2025

I know what needs to be done and I know how to do it. Experience matters. Leading New York City in the midst of a crisis is not the time or the place for on-the-job training.

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