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Martin O'Malley
@martinomalley· Feb 23, 2025

At this rate, they [DOGE] will break it. And they will break it fast, and there will be an interruption of benefits.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Feb 23, 2025

By removing such regulations, America's natural resources can be unleashed to restore American prosperity.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 23, 2025

Yes, sir, I will thank you for closing the border.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 2025

New York hasn't labored under a king in over 250 years. We are not – we sure as hell are not going to start now.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 2025

What they're trying to do is create this theater of all kinds of activity that is trying to be a distraction to us.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 2025

I will always stand on the fact that we are a nation of laws.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 2025

we are a nation of laws, and one individual, the governor of New York, should not use her voice and her will to override the will of the voters.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 22, 2025

With this new initiative, the state will lead the nation in deliberative democracy, better ensuring decisions are centered on the people's voices.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 22, 2025

We're starting this effort by more directly involving Californians in the LA firestorm response and recovery. As we recover, reimagine, and rebuild Los Angeles, we will do it together.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 22, 2025

Los Angeles is one of the most economically productive places on the globe, but it can only rebound and flourish with support from the federal government as it recovers from this unprecedented disaster.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Feb 22, 2025

We have hundreds of families that have been impacted that are gonna be digging out and mucking out today that have lost so much.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 22, 2025

Make no mistake, Los Angeles will use this money wisely.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 22, 2025

California's comprehensive effort – utilizing effective and proven tools and strategies – have continually driven down crime rates and saved taxpayer money.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Feb 22, 2025

These are our fellow Kentuckians, each one a child of God gone too soon. Please join Britainy and me as we pray for their families.

nbcnews.com
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Feb 22, 2025

Kentucky has suffered one of the worst natural disasters in years, with impacts felt statewide.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Feb 22, 2025

While we still have a long road ahead, I am grateful for the progress being made to restore power, open roads and help our neighbors stay safe. We’re in this together.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 22, 2025

We are not allowing the Trump administration to interfere in the operations of our city.

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