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Adam Schiff

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Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.

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Mar 9, 2024

Look, I think President Biden is doing what he should do. And that is figure out, what's the right answer? What's the right policy?

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Mar 9, 2024

In my view, you know, when it comes to a platform or vehicle for speech, we need to look for the, you know, least restrictive means of meeting our objectives.

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Mar 7, 2024

Due to events in California, I will unfortunately be unable to cast my vote for legislation considered on the House floor today. Had I been able to be present, I would have voted according to the following: ``no'' on rollcall No. 66…

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Mar 6, 2024

Due to events in California, I was unfortunately unable to cast my vote for legislation considered on the House floor today. Had I been able to be present, I would have voted according to the following: ``no'' on rollcall No. 62, ``no'' on…

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Mar 5, 2024

Due to events in California, I was unfortunately unable to cast my vote for legislation considered on the House floor today. Had I been able to be present, I would have voted according to the following: ``yea'' on H.R. 3391--Gabriella…

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Feb 6, 2024

I welcome my colleagues to another week of impeachment unlimited. Having no legislative accomplishments to show for their 14 months in power, Republicans are voting on yet another pointless resolution. Unable to provide any evidence…

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Feb 1, 2024

Frankly, it is terrifying because like you in the creative industries, our reputation really matters.

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Feb 1, 2024

We are working on legislation that would require transparency for artists when their material is being ingested to essentially build these AI platforms and models.

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Feb 1, 2024

None of us want to see our voice, our likeness used in a deceptive way.

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Jan 29, 2024

Due to flight disruptions, I was unfortunately unable to cast my vote for legislation considered on the House floor today. Had I been able to be present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 20, H.R. 5528, as amended, and ``yea'' on…

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Dec 13, 2023

In 2019, Donald Trump attempted to extort the President of Ukraine by withholding military aid unless Zelenskyy agreed to announce a sham investigation of Joe Biden. The evidence of Trump's impeachable offenses was overwhelming, and Trump…

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Dec 12, 2023

It just shows you the glaring abuse of this process. And it just invites further abuse of impeachment or any other tool, censure, or anything else by this MAGA crowd.

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Dec 12, 2023

This is an impeachment in search of a reason for being. It is an impeachment with a target, but no evidence of a high crime or a misdemeanor.

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Dec 12, 2023

I'm not surprised. These are not serious people. This is not a serious impeachment inquiry. It is a tragedy and a farce, and it's motivated by two things.

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Dec 12, 2023

One of the things that Donald Trump did well and did shrewdly is anyone who stepped an inch out of line, he would come down on them like a ton of bricks, and he would organize primary challenges and go after them.

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Nov 29, 2023

Donald Trump has been very, very clear how he intends to use the government to really achieve the things that you are fearful of happening.

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Nov 29, 2023

We've seen the real consequences of Mr. Trump's behavior.

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Nov 29, 2023

Words have power, particularly when they're used by someone who's so prominent in our news.

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Nov 29, 2023

We do have reasons to be concerned about the future should this man become President.

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Nov 29, 2023

Indeed, we need to be very, very aware of the potential use of government to weapon--the weaponization of government against individuals, against free speech, against those who would oppose the government.

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Nov 29, 2023

He has said so publicly in his political rallies.

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Nov 9, 2023

Today we welcome His Holiness Aram the First, Catholicos of the Holy See of the Great House of Cilicia, who graced us with an opening prayer. His Holiness Aram the First, a true beacon of faith, holds a special place in the hearts of…

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Nov 7, 2023

Like so many millions of people, I watched the events of October 7th with unbridled horror.

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