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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

This kind of sanctions bill, throttling the flow of revenue to [Putin’s] war machine, could undercut completely his ability to wage this brutal, murderous war.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Aug 31, 2026

I’ve been very clear about the prospects for the SAVE America Act.

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Kamala Harris
@kamalaharris· Democratic · CA· Aug 31, 2026

I mean, I feel a great sense of urgency for a variety of reasons to do everything we do.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 31, 2026

ICE is answerable to the American public whose trust in the agency has eroded: over half of Americans have little to no confidence in the agency and over half believe it uses excessive force.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 31, 2026

That is not a safety feature, it is a liability shield. These devices are designed to leave no trace—an ‘invisible partner’ according to Compliant Technologies—even when the force is unjustified or violates the Fourth Amendment.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 31, 2026

The manufacturer’s user manual warns that these electric shock weapons can cause sudden death or serious injury, along with physiological changes that increase the risk of elevated blood pressure, changes in blood chemistry, increased…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 31, 2026

At the same time, we’ve worked closely with the Trump administration to reduce the regulatory burden for our energy producers, including our coal industry.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 31, 2026

In America, we believe in democracy and the First Amendment. FIGHT BACK.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 31, 2026

Trump, like all authoritarians, wants to silence those who disagree with him.

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Jon Ossoff
@jonossoff· Democratic · GA· Aug 31, 2026

I call the president a crook and describe his cronies as the Mar-a-Lago mafia.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 31, 2026

The truth is that right now in America, the people on top have never, ever in the history of our country, had it so good.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

This trip was exhilarating because Ukraine is clearly making progress; it's turning the tide.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

I'm very hopeful that he will because he's Ukraine's strongest advocate.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Aug 31, 2026

It is a moment of extreme urgency, for the reason that Putin may try to escalate, but also because Putin is on his heels economically.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Aug 30, 2026

I would say I was an early believer in Josh’s race. I served in the Senate with Tom Harkin. I know what Iowa can deliver because I saw Tom Harkin in action.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Aug 30, 2026

Data centers shouldn’t drain our power and water, or hide deals from residents. Communities deserve transparency.

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