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William Cohen
@williamcohen· ME· Dec 2, 2024

The Korean people have said we like freedom. We like democracy. We don't want anyone to take that away from us.

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William Cohen
@williamcohen· ME· Dec 2, 2024

I think he acted impulsively and you're supposed to have a plan. If you had plan A to impose martial law, what's plan B? There's no plan B, and that's why it's -- President Biden was not called on it.

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William Cohen
@williamcohen· ME· Dec 2, 2024

Well, it's pretty serious, Anderson. As you pointed out, just the threat of the North Koreans over the years, but especially in recent times when they're firing off more and more missiles and getting greater and greater range of those…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Dec 2, 2024

As I've repeatedly said to you, I believe that we need an FBI background check to evaluate the allegations.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Nov 12, 2024

I was shocked that he has been nominated. If the nomination proceeds, I'm sure that there will be an extensive background check by the FBI and public hearings and a lot of questions asked.

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William Cohen
@williamcohen· ME· Oct 21, 2024

He has indicated he'd like to be a dictator on day one. He's indicated publicly in the past he would like to have my generals. He's indicated throughout that his administration he puts a premium on loyalty, not to the Constitution, but to…

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Sep 11, 2024

It has been a rough year in the 10th District of Georgia. We started out the year with the brutal and heinous murder of Laken Riley over at the University of Georgia, and then last Wednesday, at the Apalachee High School in Barrow County…

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Edmund Muskie
@edmundmuskie· ME· Sep 7, 2024

The crimes in which the president may or may not have been involved, the crimes that are made serious, particularly because they involved the presidential office. There are no comparable crimes.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 27, 2024

I believe it does pose a serious national security threat as well as a public health risk.

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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Aug 27, 2024

Why are Chinese transnational criminal groups here in the United States, buying up these homes and growing illegal marijuana in them? It's difficult for me to believe that there isn't some sort of plot involved.

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 92 Offered by Ms. Tenney The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 88 Offered by Mr. Stauber The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 84 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

This amendment eliminates funding for the Council on Environmental Quality. The office is responsible for coordinating the Federal Government's efforts to improve, preserve, and protect Americans' public health and environment. It also…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 83 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 82 Offered by Mr. Perry The Acting CHAIR. It…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

Section 115 of the Clean Air Act is essential. It enables the United States to work with other nations to address transboundary air pollution. As we saw last year, while Canada was experiencing historic wildfires, that pollution knows no…

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Chellie Pingree
@chelliepingree· Democratic · ME· Jul 24, 2024

The Financial Advisory Board supports the EPA's mission to lower the cost and increase investment in environmental and public health protection. Just to be clear about its role, here are some of the activities the board pursues: ways to…

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