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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jan 15, 2025

When energy production is restricted in America it doesn’t reduce demand.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jan 15, 2025

The issue here is to make sure that I have no conflict of interest relative to many state programs and decisions.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jan 15, 2025

I believe that climate change is a global phenomenon, for sure.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Jan 15, 2025

I will take all the appropriate steps to assure North Dakotans that I’m fully focused on serving them with integrity and transparency.

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Kathleen Hochul
@kathleenhochul· Democratic · NY· Jan 13, 2025

More police where they’re needed, safety infrastructure, and critical interventions to help the homeless and mentally ill get the help they need instead of languishing on trains and frightening commuters.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Jan 13, 2025

While we honor the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming president.

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Kathleen Hochul
@kathleenhochul· Democratic · NY· Jan 13, 2025

There is nothing compassionate about letting people put themselves or others at risk.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Jan 13, 2025

In light of the importance of this day, and on this patriotic occasion, I hereby order all flags to be raised to full staff at the Florida Capitol and across all state buildings, installations and grounds for the inauguration of the 47th…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jan 12, 2025

The framers of our Constitution set up a Senate confirmation process as a check on the executive branch to make sure that all parts of government are working by the people and for the people.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jan 12, 2025

The candidate needs to be experienced and capable, and not have a stance that is hostile to the department or bureau they would be leading.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Jan 11, 2025

South Dakota is directly affected by this invasion.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Jan 11, 2025

We have to be wise with how we use our soldiers.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jan 9, 2025

We need answers to ensure this does not happen again. And we have every resource available to fight these catastrophic fires.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Jan 9, 2025

Local folks are trying to figure that out. I mean, just when you have a system where it's not dissimilar to what we've seen in other extraordinarily large-scale fires, whether it be pipe, electricity, or whether it just be the complete…

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