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Thom Tillis
@thomtillis· Republican · NC· Oct 7, 2025

I think it’s a horrible message to send to people who are basically hostages right now to the Democrats shutting down the government, not agreeing to a clean [continuing resolution],

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Oct 7, 2025

The U.S. government's unwavering support for Israel's right to exist, to defend itself, and to ensure the safety of its people.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

Every poll we have seen shows [the American people] want us to do it.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Oct 7, 2025

If heads don’t roll in this town, nothing changes.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Oct 7, 2025

We really need more of a commitment than that.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

This is nothing new and has nothing to do with funding the government. These unnecessary firings will either be overturned in court or the administration will end up hiring the workers back, just like they did as recently as today.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Oct 7, 2025

Based on the evidence to-date, Arctic Frost and related weaponization by federal law enforcement under Biden was arguably worse than Watergate.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

All I can tell you is the American people feel very deeply about solving this health care crisis.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

We want the same thing that a majority, an overwhelming majority, of Americans want, which is to end this shutdown and halt the health care crisis that will send premiums spiking for tens of millions of people.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 7, 2025

After five failed votes, it should be clear to Republicans that we cannot go forward unless they sit down and seriously negotiate with Democrats to address the health care crisis. It’s that simple.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Oct 7, 2025

If one deleted tweet finally gets (Mears) to start paying attention to the violent crime epidemic in our capital city, putting violent criminals behind bars, and keeping Indianapolis safe then I will start deleting more tweets!

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Oct 7, 2025

The whole problem with all of this is Obamacare.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Oct 7, 2025

If heads don't roll in this town, nothing changes.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Oct 6, 2025

There’s no predicate that we can find for the solicitation of these telephone records, which I think emphasizes the political weaponization that was behind all this effort, and we’re still getting more information.

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Oct 6, 2025

Release the hostage. We’ll have that conversation.

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Oct 6, 2025

Based on the evidence to-date, Arctic Frost and related weaponization by federal law enforcement under Biden was arguably worse than Watergate.

nypost.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Oct 6, 2025

I think it’s because investing in AI and robotics will increase their wealth and power exponentially.

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