“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordFebruary 4, 2025
Because it's home. This is their home. This is their ancestors' home. It's where, you know, they're part of -- they're part of the land.
Said by
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois
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transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Dr. Adam Hamawy explains why people want to return to Gaza despite the destruction, emphasizing the deep connection to their homeland.

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