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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

And particularly giving that speech in Saudi Arabia, where 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers hailed from, not including Osama bin Laden, I thought was unfortunate.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

I’ve never been a fan of American presidents criticizing America on foreign soil.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

But individuals who broke into the Capitol, who assaulted police officers, I said that day and I believe to this moment should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

I will always believe by God’s grace I did my duty that day to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and see to the peaceful transfer of power.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

Of course. I think all options should be on the table.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

I am grateful that President Trump has reiterated the policy of our administration, that Iran will not be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

As the president has said to me many times, he has a sense that other countries pay tariffs.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

What I see in this administration is a steady drive toward a baseline of maybe even 10% tariffs that I think would be harmful to jobs in America.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

The initial reciprocal tariffs that he unveiled would be the largest peacetime tax hike on the American people in the history of this country.

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Mike Pence
@mikepence· Republican · IN· May 17, 2025

Individuals who broke into the Capitol, who assaulted police officers, I said that day and I believe to this moment should have been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 17, 2025

A man of dignity, strength, and compassion like his deserves to live a long and beautiful life. Sending strength, healing and prayers his way.

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Brad Little
@bradlittle· Republican · ID· May 16, 2025

The state of Idaho has not earned the trust of the American public to manage forests while preserving old growth.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· May 16, 2025

It's a flagrant betrayal of the oath they took as lawyers.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· May 16, 2025

Some would say, 'Boy, this is getting way too political for a commencement address.' But I would argue: I wouldn't be honoring my oath if I didn't address this head on.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· May 16, 2025

This is what the crumbling of rule of law looks like in real time. And it's exactly what the founders of this nation feared: A tyrant, abusing power to persecute scapegoats and enemies.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· May 16, 2025

Every single day, the president of the United States finds new ways to trample rights and undermine the rule of law.

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Tim Walz
@timwalz· Democratic · MN· May 16, 2025

Right now, more than any other time in my lifetime, we need you to live up to the oath that you're about to make. Because, I have to be honest with you: You are graduating into a genuine emergency.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 16, 2025

We discussed how while emergency management is best led by local authorities, we reinforced that DHS stands ready to take immediate action to offer resources and support.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· May 16, 2025

It has taken far too many lives. Homes that there isn’t a single wall standing. Homes that have all four walls yet lost the person inside.

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Andy Beshear
@andybeshear· Democratic · KY· May 16, 2025

We are hard at work this morning addressing the tragic damage and deaths caused by severe weather Saturday morning.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 16, 2025

Comey had 'called for the assassination' of Trump.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· May 15, 2025

The President deserves his national security nominees today. Let me see if we will consider this one: Brandon Williams to be Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, Military Health System. Mr. Williams is a nuclear submarine officer. During…

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· May 15, 2025

I’ve been, always, a hardheaded pragmatist.

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