“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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Steve Cohen

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Steve Cohen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Cohen has been involved in various legislative efforts and has served on multiple committees during his tenure. He is known for his advocacy on issues such as civil rights, healthcare, and education. Cohen has also been vocal on matters concerning the executive branch and its impact on local communities.

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Jun 21, 2023

We have not allowed a President to pardon himself or herself, any family member up to a third degree of relation.

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Jun 21, 2023

In the last several Congresses, I have introduced resolutions to limit the pardon power.

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Jun 5, 2023

I am a big supporter, as you know, of Amtrak and passenger rail service throughout this country.

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Jun 5, 2023

it is really a, frankly, an embarrassment that we don't serve such a major and prominent city.

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May 23, 2023

It is the principle that's important, not the individual, because it lives way after us.

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May 23, 2023

There was bipartisan interest in doing something with this bill.

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May 23, 2023

The President could get away with all kinds of things that he shouldn't, and the Congress is surrendering its power.

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May 23, 2023

Maybe that is one of the reasons why we haven't gotten anywhere with it.

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May 23, 2023

Hitler is rolling in his grave because here's been rendered a footnote in history eclipsed by the evil Dr. Fauci who dared to save millions of lives potentially.

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May 23, 2023

It made no sense then, and it makes no sense now.

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May 23, 2023

I don't care if it is Hunter Biden or if it is Donald Trump, Jr. The President shouldn't be pardoned.

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May 23, 2023

I would hope that the chair would take this up as an issue that can get passed.

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