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Timothy Walz
@timothywalz· 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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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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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Nov 22, 2025

They want to utilize it as a starting point.

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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 Ukrainian people.

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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

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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Kathleen Hochul
@kathleenhochul· 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 dramatically

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

This ruling is clearly erroneous and undermines the authority the U.S. Constitution assigns to the Texas Legislature by imposing a different map by judicial edict.

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

Any claim that these maps are discriminatory is absurd and unsupported by the testimony offered during ten days of hearings.

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Doug Burgum
@dougburgum· Republican · ND· Nov 19, 2025

This administration is restoring the Endangered Species Act to its original intent, protecting species through clear, consistent and lawful standards that also respect the livelihoods of Americans who depend on our land and resources.

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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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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Nov 18, 2025

This will increase competition & drive down costs.

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Tina Kotek
@tinakotek· Democratic · OR· Nov 18, 2025

Members of the Oregon National Guard, who are our friends and neighbors, have been away from their families and jobs for 50 days on an unnecessary deployment.

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