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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Jul 17, 2026

Our counterterrorism doctrine has had a blind spot when it comes to extremist violence from the political left. Even today, the very idea that far-left terrorism could be a serious threat is treated as a right-wing fever dream.

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Thom Tillis
@thomtillis· Republican · NC· Jul 17, 2026

If I see a reconciliation bill come from the House with another failed attempt to confuse this election, I will use every device I have available to slow down the wheels of government until people cop a clue and do the math.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 17, 2026

If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave because that’s been a moral clarity for me.

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Markwayne Mullin
@markwaynemullin· Republican · OK· Jul 17, 2026

For nearly half a century, the outdated 'duration of status' system has compromised national security and created an environment ripe for immigration fraud.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

Trump is laying the groundwork to dismantle our elections, overturn results he does not like, cancel the will of the people, and hold onto power by any means necessary.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

All of us, regardless of our political views, must stand together against this dangerous president who is seeking to undermine our Constitution and our basic freedoms.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

At a time when millions of Americans are finding it harder to pay for groceries, housing, and healthcare, when the climate crisis is causing record heatwaves and forest fires, Donald Trump felt it appropriate tonight to spew conspiracy…

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John Cornyn
@johncornyn· Republican · TX· Jul 17, 2026

He’s putting the best spin on it he can, but I can read and so can you, and I think his interpretation is not necessarily the only one.

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John Cornyn
@johncornyn· Republican · TX· Jul 17, 2026

We needed to set the record straight there because I think some people are under the impression that just because he says, ‘Well, we’re not going to pursue the weaponization fund,’ that it couldn’t be revived at a later time.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

I think the polling is very clear. The overwhelming majority of Democrats, I think it’s about 75%, believe that we should not be providing military aid to a country which has committed genocide in Gaza.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jul 17, 2026

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to public service, and he was appointed legally by the federal judges in the Western District of Washington.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 17, 2026

They know they can’t win the election fair and square. So we don’t put it past them to try whatever they can.

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Jul 17, 2026

I would encourage every American to tune in tonight to the President’s speech. This may be the most important Oval Office address since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The time for complacency with China is over.

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 17, 2026

If Trump wins, it’s a fair election. If he loses, there was fraud.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 17, 2026

This is all just a prelude to interfere in our midterms — don’t fall for it.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Jul 17, 2026

Here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen; we won and he lost.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 17, 2026

Too many Americans have fought and died to defend American democracy.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 17, 2026

We need workhorses in the Senate, and we need someone who can do that job from day one. This is not a place for on-the-job training.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jul 17, 2026

I think we need to have more facts. Look into it. Republicans are rightly concerned about the possible breach of norms and improper access to email.

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Eric Schmitt
@ericschmitt· Republican · MO· Jul 17, 2026

It would restart our fight in the courts for sanity in birthright citizenship. While the Supreme Court’s decision threatens to destroy American citizenship, I am fighting to defend it.

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