"We have a deep bench of political talent in Minnesota, a group of leaders that are more than ready to pick up the work and carry us forward."
"One of my great joys is to know that I have time to spend more time with them, doing sleep overs and helping out from time to time when the kids need me."
"My decision was not political but instead entirely personal."
"My decision was 'not political' but instead 'entirely personal.'"
"I wanted you to hear directly from me that I have decided not to run for re-election to the United States Senate in 2026."
"This decision is not political; it is entirely personal. But it's not lost on me that our country is in need of strong progressive leadership right now, maybe more than ever."
"It is a deluge on DOGE."
"Well, this is horrifying, but it's hard to say we could be shocked by anything that comes out of President Trump's mouth."
"I will use all of the powers that I have, including my communications power, my legislative power, to try to stop this."
"It looks to me right now like the United States Senate, the Republicans in the United States Senate, it's Donald Trump's Senate."
"To see... every single one of the Republicans on the committee vote to move Robert F. Kennedy forward, a person who clearly cannot be trusted with the health of Americans... I think, what we're seeing..."
"So, do you believe, as you've said, that antidepressants cause school shootings? This should be a simple question."