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Becca Balint
@beccabalint· Democratic · VT· Jul 4, 2026

The use of U.S. origin weapons in the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure is a violation of U.S. military assistance transfer agreements with the Israeli government.

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Becca Balint
@beccabalint· Democratic · VT· Jul 2, 2026

The targeted, mass destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure does not constitute Israeli self-defense.

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Becca Balint
@beccabalint· Democratic · VT· Jul 2, 2026

We are troubled by the Israeli military’s practice of mass demolitions of civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon and targeting practices that kill Lebanese civilians.

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Becca Balint
@beccabalint· Democratic · VT· Jul 2, 2026

However, this does not justify unrestrained Israeli military operations, especially those that violate the current ceasefire, destroy civilian infrastructure, and lead to the death of hundreds of civilians.

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Becca Balint
@beccabalint· Democratic · VT· Jul 2, 2026

Every government has a right and a responsibility to protect its citizens, and Israel has a right to defend itself.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 30, 2026

I think it’s important for us to focus on the issues facing working families a little bit more than Graham Platner’s marriage.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 29, 2026

There is a record-breaking heat wave in Europe and hundreds are dying. Yet, Trump thinks climate change is a 'hoax' and cuts funding for sustainable energy. Insane. He is threatening the very future of our planet.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 26, 2026

Status quo establishment policies are not enough. We must be bold. We must take on Oligarchy. We must represent working families and create a government that works for all, not just the few.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 26, 2026

if Democrats regain control of Congress next year, they must listen to the people who put them in office.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 26, 2026

when working people stand together, organize, and fight back, they can defeat establishment politicians and enormous amounts of money and political influence.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 26, 2026

working people delivered a powerful message: the era of status quo politics is over.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 25, 2026

From Vermont to Idaho and everywhere in between, firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Their line of work is already hazardous enough without having to deal with toxic chemical exposure from the…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 25, 2026

People want change. Our job is to grow that movement. Volunteer. Run for office. Stand up and fight. We can win this thing if we stand together.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 25, 2026

What we saw last night in New York City and what we've been seeing for the last few months all across this country—the message is pretty clear.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 25, 2026

The American people—in New York and all across this country—are sick and tired of status quo politics... of a rigged economy... of billionaires and their super PACs buying elections.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 25, 2026

The challenge that we have is to build the different points of view together, all in service of helping people who are struggling to pay their bills to get more economic security.

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