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Patty Murray

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Patty Lynn Murray is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held various leadership positions in the Senate, including serving as the Senate's first female President pro tempore. Throughout her tenure, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights, advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.

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Apr 10, 2024

I am very frustrated by recent reports on the overuse of isolation from the general population at ICE facilities.

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Apr 10, 2024

We have got to make sure that we do the utmost to make sure people are being treated humanely.

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Apr 10, 2024

the President has repeatedly sought support from Congress to fund critical needs on our border, it is funding that provides a humane environment for some of the most vulnerable people in our hemisphere.

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Apr 10, 2024

I hope that we can all agree the Department of Homeland Security does essential work that should not be undermined or short-changed by partisan infighting.

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Apr 10, 2024

We have got to make sure that we do the utmost to make sure people are being treated humanely.

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Apr 10, 2024

the President has repeatedly sought support from Congress to fund critical needs on our border, it is funding that provides a humane environment for some of the most vulnerable people in our hemisphere.

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Apr 10, 2024

I hope that we can all agree the Department of Homeland Security does essential work that should not be undermined or short-changed by partisan infighting.

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Apr 10, 2024

I am very frustrated by recent reports on the overuse of isolation from the general population at ICE facilities.

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Apr 10, 2024

I really strongly caution that ICE needs to take these unsafe, inhumane conditions... very seriously when you consider renewing the contract at that facility, it expires in 2025.

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Apr 9, 2024

I am certain all of us agree that democracies are stronger than dictatorships, but we have got to prove it.

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Apr 9, 2024

After so many months of needless delay from House Republicans, we've got to get this done.

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Apr 9, 2024

I am going to insist on parity for nondefense spending to make sure we are providing for our children and families, keeping them safe.

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Apr 9, 2024

In fiscal year 2024, Senator Tester and I secured $167 million to fully fund the Department of Defense's Child Care Initiatives.

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Apr 9, 2024

how is this funding being used? What improvements are we seeing on the frontline?

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Apr 9, 2024

Congress approved a $195 million to address the electrical bone of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

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Apr 9, 2024

If we fail to properly fund State and other departments, then our Nation is less secure.

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Apr 9, 2024

Our security depends on our ability to do all of that while effectively stopping threats, like drug smugglers, and fentanyl, sex, and labor traffickers.

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Apr 9, 2024

Iran's attacks over the weekend are a very stark reminder of the precarious moment that we're in, the pressing challenges we and our allies face across the globe.

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Apr 9, 2024

If we fail to properly fund State and other departments, then our Nation is less secure.

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Apr 9, 2024

I am certain all of us agree that democracies are stronger than dictatorships, but we have got to prove it.

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Apr 9, 2024

We must maintain America's leadership and make smart investments to help reduce global conflict and instability, which of course keeps our country safe.

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Apr 9, 2024

I am very frustrated by recent reports on the overuse of isolation from the general population at ICE facilities.

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Apr 9, 2024

Without this help, Ukraine would have a very tough time defending against what is a superior force with the Russians.

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