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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Sep 11, 2026

“We’re not going to do anything that our partners don’t ask us to do,” Rubio said. “We don’t want to do less than what you ask of us, but we’re not going to do more than what you ask of us.”

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 11, 2026

I would introduce legislation to ban firms from developing superintelligence.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 11, 2026

We want to use AI to improve healthcare, to cure cancer et cetera. But we certainly don't want to see it wipe out humanity.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 11, 2026

But when the leaders of the industry tell you directly that they are developing a technology which is dangerous, they don't know where it is going, and when scientists tell you there is a chance that it could have a cataclysmic impact on…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Sep 11, 2026

I listen to people who are a lot smarter than I am, and what they say is that AI sooner or later will become smarter than human beings.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Sep 11, 2026

(Trump’s) tariffs will squeeze our states’ small businesses and farmers harder and drive costs up for working families.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Sep 11, 2026

These attempts to influence workers’ decision to join a union are inappropriate and threaten to infringe upon flight attendants’ right to organize without intimidation or interference

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

As the son of a union ironworker and a public school administrator, I understand the dignity of hard work, the importance of a good-paying job, and the necessity for a safe workplace. I remain committed to standing up to protect workers’…

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

Our state’s name belongs to the people of New Mexico and is rooted in our history and our Constitution, which clearly states that 'the name of this state is New Mexico.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

Let us be clear: the President has no legal authority to rename New Mexico.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

New Mexico’s chile producers are an important part of our state’s culture and economy, and I’ll continue working to support our specialty crop producers and deliver the resources they need to succeed.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

I heard directly from chile producers about the challenges they are facing and highlighted my efforts to ensure they get the assistance they need.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

This week in Derry, I had the honor of meeting with New Mexico chile producers at the height of harvest season.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Sep 11, 2026

It was an honor to deliver the keynote address at the Domenici Public Policy Conference and speak directly with students about the issues shaping New Mexico and our country.

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Sep 11, 2026

“It’s time for a vote; America’s financial leadership depends on it.”

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Sep 11, 2026

“Unlike rulemaking, legislation gives this industry a lasting solution that shields it from the whiplash of changes in the White House.

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Sep 11, 2026

“We have incorporated more than 114 separate provisions at my Democrat colleagues’ request, and as a result, this bill is a strong bipartisan product.

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Cynthia Lummis
@cynthialummis· Republican · WY· Sep 11, 2026

“Nearly a decade ago, Wyoming wrote the blueprint for digital asset regulation, and this bill finally brings that clarity to the rest of the country,”

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Sep 11, 2026

Our good faith actors and our Good Sam law give us the tools to finally allow this important work to address water quality issues to move forward in a meaningful way.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Sep 11, 2026

In the wake of the midair collision that killed 67 people last year near DCA, Congress must do more to ensure that the highest level of safety regulations is in place to prevent future tragedies.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Sep 11, 2026

Thank you to our dedicated leaders at Fairmont State University, who worked with us to make this possible. I am proud to use my role on the Senate Appropriations Committee as Chairman of the Labor-HHS Subcommittee to continue delivering…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Sep 11, 2026

It was wonderful to see her and her family and celebrate this amazing book. Winnie has come a long way, and I am excited to see all that she will continue to accomplish.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Sep 11, 2026

I have known Winnie and her family for a long time, and I have seen firsthand how strong they are. I am so proud of her for writing such an inspiring story that will help kids feel a little less alone.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Sep 11, 2026

I’m proud of partnerships with providers like Armstrong, who continue to be an important part in our continued effort to close the digital divide and move toward a more connected West Virginia.

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