“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
I just think that--and you were talking about language before. I think when someone does take his or her own life that people should be encouraged to say if you are feeling suicidal, get help...
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of encouraging those feeling suicidal to seek help.

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