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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

In America, the president is neither a king nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 21, 2025

The impacted communities have experienced widespread devastation and the total impact on California's economy will take years to fully qualify.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 21, 2025

I support a full investigation at the state level.

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Nikki Haley
@nikkihaley· Republican · SC· Feb 21, 2025

These are classic Russian talking points. Exactly what Putin wants.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

if the president attempts to unilaterally deprive Maine school children of the benefit of federal funding, my administration and the attorney general will take all appropriate and necessary legal action to restore that funding.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Feb 21, 2025

I'm asking Congress to have the back of the American people and provide disaster funding to help Californians recover and rebuild as soon as possible.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

the president of the United States has targeted one particular group on one particular issue which Maine law has addressed.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

No president—Republican or Democrat—can withhold federal funding authorized and appropriated by Congress.

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

this is about whether a president can force compliance with his will, without regard for the rule of law.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 21, 2025

'We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. We'll see you in court.'

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Janet Mills
@janetmills· Democratic · ME· Feb 21, 2025

If the president attempts to unilaterally deprive Maine school children of the benefit of federal funding, my administration and the attorney general will take all appropriate and necessary legal action to restore that funding.

commondreams.org
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 21, 2025

I have serious questions about the long-term future of this mayoral administration.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Feb 20, 2025

He was absolutely starting to make calls on this.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· Feb 20, 2025

Mr. President, Ukraine did not ‘start’ this war. Russia launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion...

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Feb 20, 2025

While I have great respect for my friend from South Carolina, and I do hope we can find some common ground on housing, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act, I move to waive and ask for the yeas and nays. Vote on Motion…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-20
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Feb 20, 2025

I thank the majority leader for having my amendment. I would like to call up my amendment No. 130 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-20
Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Feb 20, 2025

Madam President, I rise in support of this amendment, which would prohibit any reconciliation bill that does not decrease the cost of housing for American families. I don't think there is any of us in this body that doesn't hear about the…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-20