"The deterioration of the discussion among President Trump, Vice President Vance, and President Zelenskyy was very unfortunate given how high the stakes are."
"I just think this is a matter of fairness, safety and giving girls and young women the opportunity to excel in sports."
"I do not think we should be pausing our efforts. It's the Ukrainians who are shedding blood."
"I do not think we should be pausing our efforts."
"This is a critical time for Ukraine. And I managed the Ukraine supplemental last year that provided additional help to Ukraine, and I do not think we should be pausing our efforts."
"I cannot think of a rational argument for pulling our support from Ukraine."
"If we persist in walking away from Ukraine, it will be the greatest geopolitical mistake that this country's made since World War II."
"The President is to see that the laws are faithfully executed."
"The implication of that is that Elon Musk decides what we are going to fund and what we aren't. And that's really what worries me about what's going on."
"That reminds me of the King of France. You know, I am the law."
"Nobody elected him. We don't even know what his status is."
"The State of Maine will not be intimidated by the president’s threats."
"I do not. But my focus is on getting an agreement on the money, on the funding."
"I'm complying with state and federal laws."
"See you in court."
"I'm very concerned about the impact on the state of Maine, on everything from our national parks to biomedical research. So this is a big problem."
"this is about whether a president can force compliance with his will, without regard for the rule of law."
"No president—Republican or Democrat—can withhold federal funding authorized and appropriated by Congress."
