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

She has, frankly, not been in much control of policy. I see her more as a bystander.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jun 18, 2025

We were lied to about 'weapons of mass destruction' in Iraq that killed millions.

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

Have you given the order ... to be able to shoot at unarmed protesters in any way?

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jun 18, 2025

I'm the ranking member on the committee, and I have to have a working relationship with the secretary.

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jun 17, 2025

We have to condemn political violence, no matter where it comes from, no matter who it’s aimed at.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jun 17, 2025

I know when it comes to real representation, Michigan's 13th District deserves better.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jun 13, 2025

The president cannot circumvent congressional war powers and unilaterally send U.S. troops to war with Iran.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Jun 13, 2025

This is a violation of Article I of the Constitution which requires congressional approval to declare war.

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· May 7, 2025

As the chair of the Congressional Mamas Caucus and a mother of two incredible boys, I rise today to celebrate Mother's Day. I recognize the strength and love that mothers bring to our families and our neighborhoods, yet too often mothers…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· May 7, 2025

Using starvation as a weapon is a war crime. For over 2 months, the Israeli Government has completely and deliberately blocked food, water, medical supplies, and fuel from entering Gaza and targeting local aid convoys. At least 57…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· May 7, 2025

From the university president to its board of regents, from the State attorney general to the White House, University of Michigan students and faculty exercising their rights to speak out against genocide have been under attack from all…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· May 7, 2025

I was unable to vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 119.

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Jack Bergman
@jackbergman· Republican · MI· May 5, 2025

Once again, I encourage all Members to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Pfluger for bringing this bill to the…

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Jack Bergman
@jackbergman· Republican · MI· May 5, 2025

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ____________________

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Jack Bergman
@jackbergman· Republican · MI· May 5, 2025

Once again, I encourage all Members to support this legislation and send our colleague, Mr. Connolly, our best wishes and prayers. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McGARVEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· May 1, 2025

I want to honor the incredible life and legacy of my dear friend, George Saba, who served metro Detroit's immigrant community for over four decades as a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representative. George would walk in a room…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 30, 2025

It is hard to believe that it has only been 13 weeks. President Trump's first 100 days in office have eroded constitutional rights, illegally and lawlessly dismantled Federal agencies, and consolidated power into the hands of the…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 30, 2025

Here we go again. DTE wants another rate hike, 11 percent this time. Our families can't afford more power outages in Michigan that wipe out groceries, spoil medicine, and leave our neighbors without critical medical devices, all because…

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