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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 19, 2025

I think a lot of countries around the world are just not sure, and with the strike in Iran, I will say that it sent a signal, particularly in the Middle East, that, if you don’t engage with us productively, we will, America will act.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 19, 2025

But I think the President really sort of took the strike and sent a signal to the Iranians.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 19, 2025

I think, certainly, when we talk about deterrence in military terms, we talk about capabilities and intent.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 19, 2025

sent a signal, particularly in the Middle East, that, if you don’t engage with us productively, we will, America will act.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 19, 2025

Absolutely. I think, for sure, when it came to that strike, as someone who served three tours in Iraq and watched the Iranians attack U.S. forces, plot against us in the region, shoot ballistic missiles in the region, to me, it was, that…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 18, 2025

Alpha energy is synonymous with being bold. Call the tough play, take a risk, be bold. And don’t be so damn scared of your own shadow.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 18, 2025

The Republicans are fomenting anti-immigrant hate as a policy and a strategy, and Democrats are so scared of offending either immigration groups or people to the left of them — maybe they’re in a primary, they are concerned about saying…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jul 16, 2025

My membership in the Democratic Socialists of America helps me have an organization and people to lean on. It’s important to have that kind of partnership.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 15, 2025

We don't care what you drive—gas, diesel, hybrid, or electric—as long as it's made in Michigan. Together, let's keep bringing manufacturing home, growing the middle class, and making more stuff in Michigan.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 15, 2025

GM and Michigan have a long, rich history. Today's product announcement in Lake Orion will bring production of some of GM's most popular and profitable vehicles, a sign of the long-term viability of this investment in Michigan.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jul 10, 2025

You all are the perfect poster child of an out-of-control defense budget that puts the interests of wealthy, well-connected people like yourselves ahead of the best interests of the American people.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jul 1, 2025

No. I think that while there [are] some interesting things I’m willing to consider over there, making a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans is not what I’m here for. Let everyone pay their fair share. The guy — Jeff Bezos, who just had…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Jun 28, 2025

I’m not OK with it. But we learned that we have to deal with reality. We know that we have to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jun 26, 2025

It’s still too early to know exactly what the battle damage was, and that’s normal.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jun 22, 2025

President Trump sending U.S. troops to bomb Iran without the consent of Congress is a blatant violation of our Constitution. The American people do not want another forever war.

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