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Steny Hoyer

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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.

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Jun 25, 2026

Underfunding the civilians who are so critically important to our defense effort is a very bad mistake.

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Jun 22, 2026

“Congress must help ensure that we can sustain economic growth that is robust, long-lasting, and benefits our workers and their families.

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Jun 22, 2026

“The President and Congress should be focused on promoting economic growth, investing in American competitiveness, and creating opportunities for workers and their families to get ahead.

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Jun 22, 2026

“Instead of working with Democrats to bring costs down, Trump and Congressional Republicans continue to send Americans the message that ‘You’re On Your Own,’ shifting critical resources toward Trump's vanity projects and his efforts to…

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Jun 19, 2026

President Trump made it clear that his war of choice in Iran would have to end in surrender.

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Jun 19, 2026

Most dangerously, there appears to be no clear progress toward preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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Jun 19, 2026

This agreement gives Iran hundreds of billions of dollars, near-complete sanctions relief, and possibly the ability to impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jun 19, 2026

It betrays the troops whom he sent into harm’s way and the allies whom he asked to have faith in America.

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Jun 19, 2026

Unfortunately, it appears he has chosen to surrender to the demands of Iran’s theocratic despots.

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Jun 19, 2026

President Trump has to answer for his decision to hand a victory to Iran in the shortsighted hope that it brings his party short-term political reprieve.

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Jun 19, 2026

The funds now being released are a windfall to the IRGC that can now be used to rebuild Iran’s terror proxies.

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Jun 19, 2026

The agreement he signed is not a demonstration of leadership but an abdication of it.

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Jun 19, 2026

Moreover, Congress must assert its oversight role and have a say on behalf of the American people, whose trust this president betrayed and who continue to pay the enormous price of his war.

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Jun 19, 2026

The next sixty days should be spent pursuing an agreement that meets certain conditions - otherwise it risks deepening instability in the region and creating new dangers for America, Israel, and Gulf states.

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Jun 18, 2026

I am really concerned that some people are questioning his integrity, and by reference, mine.

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Jun 18, 2026

The leader of the pack always gets those running behind and barking at his heels, nipping at his heels.

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Jun 18, 2026

Adrian Boafo, I think, is going to make a real impact in the Congress in the United States.

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Jun 18, 2026

It’s time to turn it over to a new generation, and that’s what I’m doing with Adrian.

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Jun 15, 2026

Through all these years, I’ve continued to believe that there is nothing we cannot achieve if we set out to do it together and in a spirit of consensus.

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Jun 15, 2026

Overall, in twelve [votes], an average [80%] of this House has voted to hold firm to the principle that Ukraine must win this war, and Putin and his war crimes must lose it.

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Jun 15, 2026

This is a moment to choose between right and wrong; good and evil. Not tomorrow, but today. Tonight.

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Jun 15, 2026

Those who voted for it wanted Ukraine to know we are with you. We are with you in this fight and we believe you must win this fight – for yourselves, for your country, for your sovereignty, for your families, but also for all the rest of…

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Jun 11, 2026

This is not just an absence of regular order; it is complete and utter disorder and undermining of the appropriations process.

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Jun 11, 2026

This is a good day. It's a good day for Ukraine. It's a good day for America. It's a good day for those who oppose tyranny.

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