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Abigail Spanberger
@abigailspanberger· Democratic · VA· Nov 24, 2025

I will ensure all eligible Virginians who have served their prison sentences have their voting rights restored.

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Bill Lee
@billlee· Republican · TN· Nov 24, 2025

Part of it is, understanding just what the cadence is going to look like over the next few months and then developing a strategy.

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George W. Bush
@georgewbush· Republican · TX· Nov 22, 2025

If any voters came hoping for a kind word and a hug, they’d have to settle for the kind word.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Nov 22, 2025

I think it’s fair to test another side’s red lines in a negotiation.

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Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Nov 22, 2025

My position has not changed: that there is absolutely no excuse for what he wrote, none.

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Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Nov 22, 2025

I think that they once again reiterate that you can’t come into this job if you are espousing death on a political enemy, the death of children and the death of law enforcement.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· Nov 22, 2025

It's not surprising that the President has chosen to broadly target an entire community. This is what he does to change the subject.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 22, 2025

History teaches us that Putin only understands strength and will not abide by any agreement unless it is backed by force.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 22, 2025

However, we will not achieve that lasting peace by offering Putin concession after concession and fatally degrading Ukraine's ability to defend itself.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 22, 2025

For over 10 years, Russia has illegally occupied Ukrainian territory and for almost 4 years, Ukraine has admirably defended itself against Russia's attempts to fully occupy Ukraine. No one wants a just and lasting peace more than the…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 22, 2025

I will continue to object to what the president is doing in terms about tariffs and his comments because they are not only detrimental to Canada and our relationship, but I think they are detrimental globally.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 22, 2025

This is a Russian proposal. …There is so much in that plan that is totally unacceptable.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 22, 2025

It rewards aggression. This is pure and simple. There’s no ethical, legal, moral, political justification for Russia claiming eastern Ukraine.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Nov 22, 2025

They want to utilize it as a starting point.

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

Trump is sick in the head for calling for the death of Democratic lawmakers.

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

For decades, California has stood firm in our opposition to new offshore drilling, and nothing will change that.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Nov 21, 2025

I will always work to keep Florida's shores pristine and protect our natural treasures for generations to come.

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

Trump's idiotic plan endangers our coastal economy and communities and hurts the well-being of Californians.

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

Let's get the Gateway Tunnel finished. Let's work on our subway system, money that we need here in the city. And also just the conversation about how it is not necessary to send in the National Guard, because crime is going down…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Nov 21, 2025

Why this sale is in the vital national interest of the United States.

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Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Nov 21, 2025

Mr. President, I want to thank you. You’ve cut trade deals, peace deals, you’ve brought huge investments back to the United States. I know that you will always put America first.

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Kay Ivey
@kayivey· Republican · AL· Nov 19, 2025

I would say at this point, though, that because it is unconstitutional, I urge my Republican colleagues to oppose this bill. I urge all of my colleagues to oppose this bill. I would note that Salerno was written by Chief Justice Rehnquist…

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Nov 19, 2025

I am relieved that all 200 Oregon citizen-soldiers are finally heading home.

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