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Nikki Haley
@nikkihaley· Republican · SC· Feb 19, 2025

the president’s comments describing Zelenskyy as 'a dictator' are 'classic Russian talking points.'

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 19, 2025

The will of the voters and the supremacy and sanctity of democratic elections preclude me from any other action.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 19, 2025

This is not a power grab. I don’t need to do this.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration has said already it’s trying to use the legal jeopardy facing our mayor as leverage to squeeze and punish our city.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 19, 2025

"using the case as leverage to squeeze and punish our city"

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· Feb 19, 2025

If Ukraine falls, it will only be a matter of time until Russia invades a NATO ally our troops will be required to defend.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Feb 19, 2025

Mr. President, I want to thank my colleague from Vermont for his eloquent words just now, for his passion for his constituents and for all Americans and his understanding of the importance of healthcare to the people we all represent. I…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-19
Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 19, 2025

President Trump and I are returning TPS to its original status: temporary.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Feb 19, 2025

Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving Kentucky & moving to Texas. Welcome to Texas, Colonel & company. Many hungry Texans appreciate your move. Now, and hear me out, any chance you would consider a name like Texas Fried Chicken or TFC? It's a…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Feb 19, 2025

Mr. President, I rise to follow my colleague from Connecticut to talk about the impending business before the Senate, the 2025 budget resolution. My colleague talked about this discussion and the Republican proposal as a scam. I am going…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-19
Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Feb 19, 2025

We don't want to lose the experience that keeps young men and women alive. And a number of these -- these -- these top leaders are very capable. They're qualified, and they have done a good job in keeping our young men and women arrive…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Feb 19, 2025

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to call attention to the Trump administration's unconscionable disregard for air safety. Last month, here in Washington, we saw the deadliest commercial aviation event on U.S. soil in over 23 years…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-19
Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· Feb 19, 2025

I am disappointed by this decision and believe the company's founder would be, too. This company's name starts with Kentucky, and it has marketed our state's heritage and culture in the sale of its product.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Feb 19, 2025

I want to repeal Nevada’s cage-free standards altogether.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Feb 19, 2025

It's what I did when I was governor. It's what I did in my business life.

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