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Susan Collins
@susancollins· Republican · ME· Sep 23, 2026

Any attempt to politicize grantmaking at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), or any other agency, by another means — whether an Executive Order or guidance — is contrary to congressional intent.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Sep 23, 2026

Republicans need to join us to put a stop to any effort by this administration to politicize what groundbreaking new treatments and cures we decide as a country to invest in.

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Roger Marshall
@rogermarshall· Republican · KS· Sep 23, 2026

I have publicly criticized Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel, saying they hurt businesses in my state.

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Jon Husted
@jonhusted· OH· Sep 23, 2026

I wouldn’t vote for the congressional resolution to end the war.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Sep 23, 2026

It shouldn’t have been done in the first place.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Sep 23, 2026

It would be nice to have that kind of verified.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Sep 23, 2026

Even though in your mind it might be a gift, the appearance of it is really bad.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Sep 23, 2026

Anytime someone gives a $250,000 gift, and they have strong ties to the Kremlin, that’s wrong.

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Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Sep 23, 2026

We need to continue just to again let them know that they’re not going to be allowed to take Taiwan by force.

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John Curtis
@johncurtis· Republican · UT· Sep 23, 2026

The country should not have to accept one standard for the family of a Republican president and another for the family of a Democratic president.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

Remind voters that they have power and voice in the outcome of this election, which will directly impact their lives in many ways.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 23, 2026

ICE must provide a full accounting of what happened, why deadly force was used, and why despite billions in funding agents are still roaming around without cameras and accountability.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

He’s trying to stifle the ability of journalists to let the people of America know what’s really going on with their government.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

The man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the people understand and know what he’s doing.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 23, 2026

I worry that it’s going to be a repeat of that and President Trump basically spends too much time sucking up to President Xi.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 23, 2026

He’s not very good at making deals with the PRC that they actually follow through on.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

I'm here to support Doctor El Sayed, because, on this subject, I know he will be a champion.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

Donald Trump cut Medicaid funding by a trillion dollars. These are the facts Mike Rogers supported that cut through that ‘Big Bad Bill.’

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

Medicaid is the largest funder for maternity care in America.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

As one of the most — some would say the most financially strong economies in the world — we have the distinction of also having one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in the world.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Sep 23, 2026

An attack on DEI, to recognize diversity, equity and inclusion, is an attack by definition on maternal care, including the need to protect Black women in connection with their pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Sep 23, 2026

No amount of smears and false narratives will slow down ICE from doing its job by removing dangerous illegal aliens from our communities and making America safe again.

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John Curtis
@johncurtis· Republican · UT· Sep 23, 2026

Americans deserve confidence that public institutions serve them — not presidents, political parties, wealthy interests, or members of powerful families.

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