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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Nov 11, 2025

It would be very strange if, on the heels of the American people rewarding Democrats, we surrendered without getting anything.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Nov 11, 2025

It wasn't working. It's been six weeks.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 11, 2025

That’s what we’re going to negotiate.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Nov 11, 2025

As long as there is still any time left to reverse the MAGA health care hike, I believe we must do everything we can to force Republicans to the negotiating table.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Nov 11, 2025

a way for Trump to write a check of millions of dollars to senators who would get rich off taxpayer money

usatoday.com
Cory Booker
@corybooker· Democratic · NJ· Nov 11, 2025

These are questions that a lot of people think are the important litmus tests that are loaded and hot.

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Cory Booker
@corybooker· Democratic · NJ· Nov 11, 2025

My urgency is to be an effective leader in bringing an end to this crisis.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Nov 11, 2025

I don’t think you’re going to get Democratic votes talking about abortion.

nbcnews.com
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Nov 11, 2025

Let’s get it done, get it over to the House so we can get this government open.

latimes.com
Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Nov 11, 2025

We are not always a party that has great message discipline and we kept the conversation focused on the most important topic, which is Republican destruction of people’s health care.

nytimes.com
Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Nov 11, 2025

This is solved in 10 seconds if Donald Trump wants it solved.

nbcnews.com
Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Nov 10, 2025

When Ric was in Germany, he could call the president, and when Sergio is in India, he can call the president.

cbsnews.com
Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Nov 10, 2025

People ask, 'Why is the personnel director from the White House with you on these trips?' And I say, 'It's very important. We're talking about positions.'

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Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Nov 9, 2025

I think we’ll have a breakthrough today.

cnn.com