Great achievement by the House and Senate, proving bipartisanship still works. Congrats to those on both sides of the aisle who made it happen.
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What a good man and a great public servant. I will miss Jim greatly. azcentral.com/story/news/pol via
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Saddened to hear of the death of Michael Gerson. Incredible speechwriter and wordsmith. An even better man.
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Sickened by the loss of life after an explosion on an Istanbul street today. May the families and loved ones of the victims be comforted at this difficult time.
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Grateful today that the Black Sea Grain Initiative is back on track. Kudos to Türkiye for engaging once again to make it happen.
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Türkiye’s statement on annexation: “We reject Russia’s decision to annex the Donetsk, Luhansk, Herson and Zaphorizhia regions of Ukraine. This decision, which constitutes a grave violation of the established principles of international law, cannot be accepted.” Well said!
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We are fortunate to be here in Türkiye as we open the new US Embassy. This facility is an demonstration of our continued commitment to US-Türkiye diplomatic ties and engagement.
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Kudos to Türkiye, the U.N. and Ukraine for finding a way to make these grain shipments happen.
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Today in Istanbul, I saw, with great emotion, the @WFP vessel Brave Commander, transporting much-needed food products from Ukraine to the Horn of Africa.
It’s an enormous contribution to making sure that children, women & men do not die of hunger.
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Leading a delegation to Turkey and we just saw passage of the cargo ship Razoni (background) through the Bosphorus.
It’s the first shipment under the Ukraine/Russia grain deal (Black Sea Grain Initiative), supervised by Turkish government.
Such an important deal!
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he first ship, Razoni, as seen this afternoon from the grounds of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul. Grateful for Türkiye’s effective diplomacy to ensure the safe passage of vital grain from Ukraine.
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So saddened to hear this awful news. Praying for Shinzo Abe’s recovery.
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BREAKING: Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed and was bleeding after apparently being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan, NHK public television says. apnews.com/article/electi
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It was a good idea then. It’s an even better idea today.
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Some members of Congress still tried.
Republican Senator @JeffFlake introduced the "Age 21 Act" to increase the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic assault weapon from 18 to 21. Democrats Dianne Feinstein and Bill Nelson co-sponsored. It died in the Judiciary Committee.
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So sad to hear of the death of Orrin Hatch. His ability to reach across the aisle defined his career and his character. He will be missed.
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His most authentic and most important role ever. Thank you Arnold Schwarzenegger youtu.be/4e1BndTE6Lg via
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We have never been more united with our Allies and partners. With Amb. Flake and his counterparts from 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇴🇮🇹🇨🇦🇯🇵🇺🇦, we discussed raising the costs on Putin for his unprovoked and unjustified war and standing #UnitedWithUkraine.
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At home in Ankara tonight with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar. Joined by several of our European counterparts. #unitedwithukraine
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Today our incredible U.S. Embassy community joined a long line of Turkish citizens delivering carloads of personal donations of essential supplies for the people of Ukraine to the Ukrainian Embassy in Ankara. What wonderful people. What a wonderful cause. #WeStandWithUkraine
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Get well soon, Gabby. Cheryl and I are thinking of you halfway around the world.
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It is an honor to represent the United States in Turkey. This is a critical relationship at a pivotal time.
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On January 26, 2022, Ambassador Flake presented his credentials to President Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
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The good man I wrote about here, Manuel Chaidez, a fixture of my childhood, has died of Covid. My family is forever blessed that he chose to come to America so many years ago.
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I am honored to represent our great country overseas. Politics stops at the water’s edge.
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Today I had the honor of swearing in Ambassador Jeff Flake as our new representative to Turkey. I had the honor of serving with Ambassador Flake in the Senate and saw up close his love of country. We are grateful for his continued service.
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Thanks, Steve. I enjoyed the conversation
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From my conversation with @JeffFlake on @kjzzphoenix: “If the choice is between a Republican who accepts the falsehood that Donald Trump won the last election and a Democrat…I would walk on hot coals to a polling place to vote for the Democrat.” theshow.kjzz.org/content/173860
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Honored to be confirmed by my former colleagues in a bipartisan manner
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NOW U.S. Senate confirms former Arizona Sen. @JeffFlake as ambassador to Turkey and @cindymccain as ambassador to United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Both were prominent Republican endorsers of President Joe Biden. @SenMarkKelly intro'd vote for McCain.
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Politics stops at the water's edge
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I have every confidence that my close friend @JeffFlake will serve our nation effectively and with dignity. Happy to see this nomination move forward in @SFRCdems.
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On this anniversary of 9/11,we remember those who gave their lives for people they had never met, and we honor those who still keep us safe. Never forget.
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Congratulations, Mykayla! You’ve done Arizona and the country proud!
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MYKAYLA SKINNER HAS HER MEDAL 
She's bringing home the silver in the women's vault final. #Tokyo2020
She's bringing home the silver in the women's vault final. #Tokyo2020
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Excellent choice! America will be well-represented and the world will benefit. Thank you, , for your continued willingness to serve.
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"They're looking for bamboo shoots and looking for traces of Cheeto dust or whatever else on these ballots. And nobody knows why, and they can't really explain why," says Jeff Flake of the Arizona election audit. @JeffFlake @WalterIsaacson
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Thank you, elected officials, for standing for truth. Thank you for pushing back against The Big Lie.
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The 2020 elections were run w/ integrity, the results certified by the county & state were accurate, & the 2 independent audits conducted by the County are the true final word on the subject. We know auditing. The Senate Cyber Ninja audit is not a real audit. #azsenateaudit
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Thank you, Stephen Richer, for standing for truth.
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Wow. This is unhinged. I’m literally looking at our voter registration database on my other screen. Right now.
We can’t indulge these insane lies any longer. As a party. As a state. As a country.
This is as readily falsifiable as 2+2=5. If we don’t call this out...
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The same day House Republicans removed Liz Cheney for telling the truth, a House Republican described January 6th as a "normal tourist visit."
I served on Capitol Hill for 18 years. This was not a normal tourist visit.
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Liz Cheney has been removed from House Leadership for speaking the truth.
In the end, truth will prevail.
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"It is elementary to have to say this, but we did not become a great nation by believing or espousing nonsense, or by embracing lunacy. And if my party continues down this path, we will not be fit to govern."
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Well said, Liz. If the GOP wants to be a relevant force in the future, it has to stand for truth and the rule of law.
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Thank you, Liz, for standing for truth.
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The 2020 presidential election was not stolen. Anyone who claims it was is spreading THE BIG LIE, turning their back on the rule of law, and poisoning our democratic system.
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You’re doing the right thing for the right reason, Mitt. They’ll come around.
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