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Former U.S. Congressman, Rosemary’s Husband. Go Irish! Let’s Go Mets!

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@RepPeteKing
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5 years
Voted AGAINST Impeachment Resolution. Voted FOR Constitution and America. The fight goes on. God Bless America!
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5 years
Nothing remotely impeachable in transcript. Ukrainian President brought up Giuliani before @POTUS Trump mentioned Biden. No quid pro quo. Pursuing impeachment is indefensible.
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5 years
Wrong for @POTUS Trump to criticize @JoeBiden in Japan and to agree with Kim Jong-un. Politics stops at water’s edge. Never right to side with murderous dictator vs. fellow American.
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5 years
Hard to justify Senate subpoena of @DonaldJTrumpJr . After two years of investigations by Mueller, Senate & House as well as Don, Jr. testifying for many hours before House & Senate Intel Committees, what is Senate thinking?
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@RepPeteKing
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4 years
. @senatemajldr McConnell’s dismissive remark that States devastated by Coronavirus should go bankrupt rather than get the federal assistance they need and deserve is shameful and indefensible. To say that it is “free money” to provide funds for...
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5 years
By announcing Impeachment inquiry into @POTUS violating Constitution on word of 3rd party & w/o waiting for call transcript/IG report, @SpeakerPelosi has betrayed an indefensible rush to judgement. As of now, zero basis. Pandering to progressive base. Constitution deserves better
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7 years
Masterful speech by @POTUS Trump at UN. Proud of American values. No apologies. No retreat. God Bless America!
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7 years
Ted Cruz & Texas cohorts voted vs NY/NJ aid after Sandy but I'll vote 4 Harvey aid. NY wont abandon Texas. 1 bad turn doesnt deserve another
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4 years
Heading to Washington to vote on pandemic legislation. Because of one Member of Congress refusing to allow emergency action entire Congress must be called back to vote in House. Risk of infection and risk of legislation being delayed. Disgraceful. Irresponsible.
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5 years
Shameful and irresponsible for @SenBooker to blame @POTUS Trump for El Paso and Dayton mass murders. Just as would be wrong to blame Presidents Clinton and Obama for Columbine or Sandy Hook.
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4 years
...cops, firefighters and healthcare workers makes McConnell the Marie Antoinette of the Senate.
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4 years
Would be great for country for President Trump to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to SCOTUS. My daughter Erin was a student at Notre Dame Law School with Judge Barrett. Says she was absolutely brilliant then and is outstanding Federal Judge now!
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5 years
Thoughts and prayers with family and friends of 9/11 hero NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez. Lou was a fighter to the end. A great American. I was actually scheduled to visit him in hospice tomorrow. Lou Alvarez personified America’s heart and soul. Luis Alvarez R.I.P.
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4 years
Vital that Americans unite behind @POTUS Trump decision to attack and kill Iranian terrorist Soleimani. No time for political sniping.
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6 years
Just landed back at Andrews Air Force Base with @POTUS Trump. Great conversation with him about events of MS-13 forum.
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Bob Beckwith has passed away. A man of class and dignity. An American icon who personified the best of the FDNY, New York and America at our most perilous moment. Bob Beckwith R.I.P.
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Thank @POTUS Trump for signing bill supporting Hong Kong protesters.
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4 years
Articles of Impeachment vs. @POTUS Trump announced today are shameless, baseless abuse of Congressional power by House Democrats. Liberal media will enable & support. I will defend Constitution & vote NO. Can’t yield to progressive mob rule.
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6 years
From Sandy aid to tax reform @MickMulvaneyOMB tries to screw New York. Probably feels inferior because New York subsidizes his state of South Carolina.
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6 years
Disgraceful that @nyjets owner will pay fines for players who kneel for National Anthem. Encouraging a movement premised on lies vs. police. Would he support all player protests? Would he pay fines of players giving Nazi salutes or spew racism? It’s time to say goodbye to Jets!
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Congrats to my daughter Hempstead Town Councilwoman @ErinKingSweeney for running 1/2 Marathon in rain 7 weeks after finishing radiation treatments for breast cancer. Great job Erin!
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Ret. FDNY Capt John Vigiano has died. 1 of strongest, most courageous men I ever met. Marine. 36yr FDNY vet. Lost 2 sons (FDNY & NYPD) on 9/11. Wounded vets advocate. Survived cancer 2x. Had privilege of visiting him days b4 death. Strong to the end. Prayers 4 Jan & family. RIP
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6 years
As we celebrate the 4th of July always remember the brave men & women of our Armed Forces who defend our independence & freedom. God Bless America!
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6 years
After Alabama disaster GOP must do right thing and DUMP Steve Bannon. His act is tired, inane and morally vacuous. If we are to Make America Great Again for all Americans, Bannon must go! And go NOW!!
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4 years
Absolutely disgraceful that @FLOTUS was repeatedly booed at Youth Opioid Summit in Baltimore. If any issue should be free from abusive, rude behavior, it should be protecting kids from opioids. Has the left no sense of decency?!?
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4 years
Time for NY politicians to have some guts and show support for NYPD and stop enabling graffiti artists, rioters & looters. It’s obnoxious to put sensibilities of criminals before support of cops!
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4 years
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been irresponsible and shameful in covering up for China and allowing the pandemic to spread. Reforms must be made. The Director-General must resign. U.S. aid must be reduced.
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4 years
Totally support @POTUS Trump decision to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to SCOTUS. Outstanding choice. Brilliant Jurist. Proud to say Judge Coney Barrett is fellow ND Law grad who attended ND same time w my daughter Erin who says Amy Coney was brilliant student & great person.
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5 years
House Democrats must release Volker testimony. Texts show no threats or quid pro quo. Also time for Dems to provide due process, end lynch mob mentality and put up or shut up.
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Politicians who say they want communities to trust Police should stop taking cheap shots at cops and tell the non-progressive truth that cops save more lives than anyone. Time for politicians to reform themselves.
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. @NYGovCuomo ’s shameful rant against NYPD is a disgrace. 5 years ago he said NYPD “Saved the City.” Now he joins anti-Police mob. His cowardice puts lives at risk. Maybe time for Andrew to go?!
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Essential that China’s criminal negligence and responsibility for the pandemic be investigated and that the United States end dependence on China for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
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4 years
Proud to be principal speaker at today’s Back the Blue rally at Eisenhower Park.
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4 years
Disgraceful that defendants charged with anti-Semitic attacks and attacks on police are released right back onto street. Indefensible.
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4 years
. @SpeakerPelosi call for impeachment is a reckless abuse of power intended to overturn the 2016 election. Constitution vests power in the America people not progressive mobs. @POTUS Trump 2020 election guaranteed.
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6 years
If anything, calling MS-13 “animals”is insulting to animals. Time to show compassion for MS-13 victims butchered and hacked to death.
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7 years
As lifelong NYer w/ NY values I will vote for emergency Harvey $ for Ted Cruz's constituents. Above all, true Americans must stand together.
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6 years
NFL kneeling is inexcusable and anti-police. Can't watch NFL games this season.
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6 years
Excellent meeting yesterday with @IvankaTrump , @RepTenney & @RepLouBarletta on Parental Leave legislation followed by Senate hearing with witnesses @SenJoniErnst and @SenGillibrand . Important to find bipartisan answer.
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5 years
More @nytimes hypocrisy and Trump Derangement Syndrome. @POTUS Trump has right and obligation to speak to Australian PM about start of Russia collusion hoax and AG Barr has right to investigate.
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Prayers for Evelyn Rodriguez the mother of MS-13 victim Kayla Cuevas. Evelyn was struck by vehicle this afternoon at her daughter's memorial.
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5 years
Have great respect for #NYPD Commissioner O’Neill but disagree with decision to terminate Officer Pantaleo. Cops have to make split second decisions. Pantaleo’s decision was understandable under circumstances.
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7 years
I won't abandon Texas the way Ted Cruz did New York:
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4 years
Wake up call for anti-cop progressives and media allies who want to defund Police. Gallup poll shows 87% of Americans - including 81% of African-Americans - want Police numbers kept at same numbers as before. Thank God for common sense of American people!
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6 years
Good riddance to @therealroseanne for disgraceful tweet. ABC had every right to fire her.
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. @POTUS Trump must keep his commitment to Gateway which he made in White House last September. Essential to New York & Northeast. Can't let feud with Schumer hurt New York & United States. Bad enough we got screwed on tax bill.
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7 years
Proud to stand with @POTUS Trump in support of standing for National Anthem in support of America's military and police.
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4 years
Will be at commemoration in lower Manhattan with @VP Pence and 9/11 families. Always remember! God Bless America!!
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5 years
When will @JohnBrennan finally do something honorable and forfeit his pension for his constant lies, slanderous allegations and charges of treason against POTUS? He disgraced his position as CIA Director by perpetrating a hoax and fraud on the American people! Give back the $!!
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4 years
After weeks of secret testimony and now 2 days of public hearings, the Democrats have not produced any evidence of anything impeachable. Terrible abuse of Congressional power and hypocrisy by progressive politicians and allies in media.
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4 years
After talks w my family I will not seek re-election in 2020. Difficult decision as my 28 yrs in Congress have been extremely fulfilling while fighting for my constituents: 9/11 & Sandy funding/combating terrorism & MS-13. I thank residents of NY2 for allowing me to represent you.
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5 years
President Trump’s proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark should be treated seriously. Would be a strong strategic deterrent against Russian aggression and has vast supplies of natural resources including oil and minerals.
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Vital that all honest Americans support Durham investigation of FBI, CIA abuses against Trump 2016 campaign. Long overdue. Justice must be done and abuses exposed.
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...The Constitution and history require the Senate to acquit @POTUS Trump. God Bless America!!
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7 years
Last yr NFL owners didn't allow insignia honoring 9/11. Now enable dishonor of flag. Too bad they don't have courage of Alejandro Villanueva
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4 years
My House floor speech in strong opposition to President Trump's Impeachment: "I rise today in strong opposition to the Articles of Impeachment against President Trump. Exactly 21 years ago today I spoke on this floor in opposition to the impeachment of President Clinton...
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7 years
London attack is wakeup call to end PC. Sup Ct must restore POTUS power to restrict entry from countries w/ many terrorists & poor security.
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4 years
Time for all New Yorkers to stand with the Men and Women in Blue!
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Shameful for New York government leaders to suggest moral equivalency between NYPD and violent mob. Time to show guts & decency and stand with NYPD!!
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Gen. Kelly will do an outstanding job as @POTUS Chief of Staff. True American hero. I'm proud to be his friend.
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4 years
Thoughts and prayers for full and complete recovery of @POTUS and @FLOTUS Trump. God Bless America!!
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5 years
Important that British PM Johnson ensure that any decision on Brexit preserves Good Friday Agreement & guarantees totally open border between N Ireland & Republic. USA played major role in GFA & Peace Process. Too much invested diplomatically & morally to risk return to Troubles.
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The white supremacists & Neo-Nazis who organized Charlottesville event have no place in politics culture or debate & must b condemned by all
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Memo to Freedom Caucus: Trump base is the American people not a small faction of obstructionists! Kudos to @POTUS Trump.
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4 years
Shameful that @JoeBiden calls Police the “enemy!” He gives in to leftwing progressives when cops are under siege and shootings of innocent people by criminals are rampant! Really sad!!
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Absolutely disgraceful that @Amazon is driven from New York by left wing progressive politicians. Terrible loss of jobs for New York workers and New York economy.
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This is one time I agree with @NYCMayor de Blasio and @NYGovCuomo . Loss of @Amazon is terrible for New York. All because progressives put sanctimony and ideological purity before workers and taxpayers. Sad day for New York.
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4 years
Proud to go on national television to condemn @senatemajldr McConnell’s disgraceful remark that states like NY & NJ should go bankrupt rather than receive federal funds to pay cops, firefighters & healthcare workers risking their lives to fight Coronavirus! Morally Indefensible!!
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7 years
Time for U.S. politicians to follow lead of POTUS & PM May. Call these terrorists "Islamist." Put aside PC & petty partisanship. This is war
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4 years
Outstanding debate performance by @VP Pence. Had depth of knowledge & ability to show Biden-Harris refusal to admit or deny Supreme Court packing & their schizophrenic positions on fracking and taxes.
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4 years
Attempted assassinations and open season on Police must stop. Everyone must stand in solidarity with 3 NYPD Cops shot last night and this morning. Time to end the anti-Police attacks in politics and media.
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4 years
Billion $ cut to NYPD Budget is indefensible. Shootings are up. Police do great job. War against cops increases. Main victims will be innocent, hardworking people in minority communities. Time to stand with Men and Women in Blue!!
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6 years
Governor Cuomo must apologize for saying “America was never great.” Shameful statement.
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5 years
Disgraceful that #NYPD cops are attacked in Manhattan and Brooklyn. This mob mentality must be condemned. Anti-police rhetoric must stop. Stand with Men and Women in Blue!
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Time for @NYGovCuomo to realize the NYPD is doing its job. Governor is failing in his. NYPD is on battlefield risking their lives to protect us. Cuomo sits back in sheltered world second guessing NYPD heroes. Shameful!
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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Essential that all good people stand with the Men and Women in Blue. They always stand with us.
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5 years
Time for Dem leaders to denounce anti-Semitic attacks vs. Israel. Can no longer be silent against bigotry.
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Congress must go on record denouncing @IlhanMN anti-Semitic statements and remove her from House Foreign Affairs Committee. This anti-Semitic hate must not be tolerated in United States Congress.
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Essential that Americans stand with and support @ICEgov . ICE does so much to combat MS-13 and save innocent immigrant lives. MS-13 must be crushed; ICE must be defended!
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4 years
Strong statement by @POTUS Trump increasing sanctions on Iran while refraining from more military action because Iran’s “retaliation” caused no casualties. Also excellent briefing demonstrated absolute need to take out Soleimani. Well done Mr. President!
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I support @POTUS Trump’s decision to pardon Bernie Kerik. Bernie is a friend who served NYC and America with distinction. Very appropriate action by POTUS.
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Disgrace for SNL comedian Pete Davidson to mock GOP Dan Crenshaw for wearing eye patch. As Navy Seal he lost eye in combat. (“He lost his eye in combat or whatever.”) What are NBC’s standards for firing? PC to insult wounded vets?!? (Davidson also insulted me. Who cares?!)
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Essential that all New Yorkers - especially elected officials - stand against disgraceful attacks and demonstrations against NYPD. Quality of life must be preserved. Support Men and Women in Blue!
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Shameful for Dem elected officials to be caving to leftwing progressive hysteria against @ICEgov . ICE is key weapon vs. MS-13. ICE saves lives of innocent immigrants. Time for Dem leaders to stand against progressive zeitgeist and support ICE and immigrant lives. Show some guts.
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Proud to speak to the Men and Women In Blue in NYPD’s 108th Precinct in Long Island City near where I grew up. Assured these cops that Silent Majority of New York & USA stand with them! @NYPDnews
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. @NYCMayor De Blasio is wrong. Great honor for NY & MLB for @POTUS Trump to throw 1st pitch at Yanks game. De Blasio should try pitching for Bosox.
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Bernie McGuirk has died. Bernie was a radio legend, a man of wide ranging knowledge, possessed of a gifted sense of humor and most importantly a truly great guy and loyal friend. I knew Bernie from his days with Imus and had the privilege of working with him at @77WABCradio
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Total desperation and lack of class by Professor Karlan taking cheap shot at 13 year old Barron Trump. How low can the TDS elite go?!?
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I commend African-American community leaders who oppose defunding Police and demand the Mayor send NYPD Anti-Crime units back into their communities. Time to end progressive madness and insane political correctness! Too many lives being lost!!
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NBC and SNL must apologize for anti-veterans slur by Pete Davidson against Navy Seal Dan Crenshaw who lost his eye in combat. Absolutely disgraceful. No sense of decency or patriotism.
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Anti-Semitism everywhere must be condemned - especially in the United States Congress!
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Reality check: Comey testimony - he told @POTUS Trump he was not being investigated; POTUS did not ask him to stop Russia investigation.
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Truly historic moment. @POTUS Trump meets with Kim Jong Un. Time for Americans to stand with POTUS. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. It’s an AMERICAN issue. Give petty partisanship a rest at least for awhile.
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Looking forward to today's meeting with @POTUS Trump at White House on efforts against MS-13.
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No person of good will should mourn the death of Fidel Castro or attempt to romanticize him. The world is a better place b/c of his death.
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Forget politics. Wishing @RepJerryNadler full and speedy recovery.
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Truly magnificent State of Union speech by @POTUS Trump. One for the ages!
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6 years
Essential that Congress be given detailed explanation why @SpeakerRyan forced House Chaplain to resign. Has any other House Chaplain ever been forced out?
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