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There are going to be real costs exacted against Russia in the form of severe sanctions, which we know are having a real impact and an immediate impact, not to mention the longer-term impact, which is about saying there's going to be consequence and accountability when you commit the kinds of atrocities that he is committing. Vice President Kamala Harris on the U.S. responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.



Kamala Harris, Forbes
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is threatening to undermine not only European peace and stability but global peace and stability that my parents and a generation of Americans fought so hard to defend. Gen. Mark Milley on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.



Mark Milley, CNN Politics
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The free press is not the enemy of the people, far from it,” he said. “The truth matters. American democracy is not a reality show. It’s not a reality show. It’s reality itself. Joe Biden addressing the media at the 27th Annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.



Joe Biden, Politico Playbook
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“Voting whether or not to remove a sitting President has been a truly difficult decision, and after listening to the arguments presented by both sides, I have reached my conclusion reluctantly. For the reasons above I must vote yes on the articles of impeachment. I take no pleasure in these votes, and am saddened this is the legacy we leave our children and grandchildren. I have always wanted this President, and every President to succeed, but I deeply love our country and must do what I think is best for the nation.”

February 5, 2020

Joe Manchin, Manchin.Senate.Gov
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This man in the Oval Office is a soulless coward who thinks that he can only become large by belittling others. This has of course been a common practice of his, but to do it in this manner—and to lie about how previous Presidents responded to the deaths of soldiers—is as low as it gets.

Dec 07, 2017

Gregg Popovich,
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The story we’ve begun to write is the story of an American awakening – the story of a national trauma that is causing us to slowly shake off our cynicism and recognize that democracy is showing up, not just on Election Day but on all the days in between.

Dec 07, 2017

Jon Favreau,
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"Our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil."

Feb 15, 2017

Gen. Tony Thomas, New York Times
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Instead of listening to the siren song of false prophets, we must relearn to work together with respect for opposing points of views in a search for the common ground and a recommitment to shared values that will help us together reaffirm our common humanity.

Jan 12, 2017

John Kasich, Time magazine
Bipartisanship & CompromiseDefense & Homeland SecurityDemocracyForeign Policy
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This is serious business. If they're able to harm the electoral process, they may destroy democracy, which is based on free and fair elections.

Dec 18, 2016

John McCain, CNN
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