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The press office account of U.S. Sen. Sasse. His (less political/hopefully more interesting) personal account is @ BenSasse.
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Every American who cares about the rule of law should take comfort that the Supreme Court — including all three of President Trump’s picks — closed the book on the nonsense.
This tweet is simply drunk partisanship. Gen. Soleimani has killed hundreds and hundreds of Americans, and was actively plotting more. This commander-in-chief — any C-in-C. — has an obligation to defend America by killing this bastard.
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Soleimani was an enemy of the United States. That’s not a question.
The question is this - as reports suggest, did America just assassinate, without any congressional authorization, the second most powerful person in Iran, knowingly setting off a potential massive regional war?
Judge Barrett is a brilliant legal thinker and will be an excellent Supreme Court Justice.
Total dysfunction. DC is about to add 1.3 TRILLION $ to your debt like it’s no big deal - and meanwhile both of our crazy uncles are fistfighting in the backyard. Happy Thanksgiving, America.
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Crazy Joe Biden is trying to act like a tough guy. Actually, he is weak, both mentally and physically, and yet he threatens me, for the second time, with physical assault. He doesn’t know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don’t threaten people Joe!
In this country, all of us are created equal. If that equality means anything, surely it means that infanticide is wrong. Frankly, this shouldn’t be hard.
The U.S. intelligence community knows that the Russian government attacked the U.S. This is not a Republican or a Democrat view -- it is simply the reality. All patriotic Americans should understand that Putin is not America's friend, and he is not the President's buddy...
It’s not helpful to call the press the enemy of the American people. Here’s why. #1a
Statement on Border Security and Muslim Nations: sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
. — you’re parroting communist propaganda. China is running torture camps and you know it. #GoogleUyghurs
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Lakers’ LeBron James on NBA’s China controversy: “I don’t want to get into a ... feud with Daryl Morey but I believe he wasn’t educated on the situation at hand and he spoke.”
About those new tariffs: Europe, Canada & Mexico aren't China. You don’t treat allies the same way you treat opponents. Blanket protectionism is a big part of why we had a Great Depression. "Make America Great Again" shouldn’t mean "Make America 1929 Again."
Facebook is a really big and powerful platform. Their decisions on how to police speech will have far-reaching consequences. That’s why I asked Mark Zuckerberg in today's hearing to define “hate speech.”
It is a hard question and an important conversation.
A word of humble advice to our President: if you’re thinking of making a recess appointment to push out the Atty General, forget about it.
Trade is great for America. It's great for American families. Trade creates jobs & lowers prices for American families.
Trade wars do the opposite. No trade war has ever worked. We don't want to make America 1930 again.
We can and we should do better than this. It's predictable now that every confirmation hearing is going to be an overblown, politicized circus. And it's because we've accepted a bad new theory about how our three branches of government should work.
Real fatherhood isn't anything like a greeting card. We all screw up. Here's to all the dads out there who show up & try again. #FathersDay
Like always, Nebraska answered the call. This time it was to ensure that a Vietnam Vet wasn’t buried alone. Hundreds joined together to remember & celebrate Stanley C. Stoltz, who along with thousands of Nebraskans, answered our country’s call to service. We are forever grateful.
Thousands of Americans come to DC for the #MarchForLife. This should fill us with hope. Our cause is pro-woman, pro-baby, pro-science, and pro-human dignity. We’re pro-truth, and truth is winning.
#OnThisDay 53 years ago, Reagan gave his famous “A Time for Choosing” speech. It still has much to say to us today.
This should not be viewed through partisan labels. Congress should investigate Russia’s influence campaign in the US
This is bigger than D vs. R. The Founders' intended the check on consolidation of power to come from the other branches of government.
President George H.W. Bush served the American people with honor, diligence, and integrity — from his Naval service to the Oval Office. His family knows well the sacrifices required of public service and they have the gratitude of our entire country.
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A lot of Senators spend a lot of time telling people how they fight for the little guy. Well, here’s the chance for them to prove it.
We’re going to have a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act on Monday, February 25.
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"Congratulations to the University of Nebraska on being the first school in the nation with home stadiums in both the Big Ten and the Pac-12."-
"Condemning infanticide should be a unanimous vote. It's a basic human rights issue."
Full video here: youtu.be/u5w1Rnq8n2A
So, post-hack, Equifax gets $$$ in a no-bid IRS contract & potentially profits selling ID protection to hack victims? We deserve answers.
Whatever happens, always remember: most of the really beautiful things about America have nothing to do with politics.
Jeff from Portland asks: “What is Orwellian doublespeak and how does it work?”
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Ben Sasse asks, “What is court packing?”
Answer: Republicans breaking all precedents in order to completely bias the Supreme Court to produce a legislative outcome—the destruction of healthcare for millions of Americans—that they couldn’t win in Congress.
The crowd at today's #MarchforLife was so impressive, we ran up on the roof & into the crowds to document it. facebook.com/SenatorSasse/v
The task for this year is to finish the job by the book: Ignore overheated rhetoric, let state and local officials complete the count, and trust in the rule of law.
Russia is a clear adversary in cyberspace and we can’t afford these self-inflicted injuries. sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
To honor John McCain’s legacy, the Senate should do something that would make both parties uncomfortable.
Happy Independence Day to the most exceptional nation in the history of the world.
He single-handedly saved millions from starvation, but most people haven’t heard of him. Today we honor Norman Borlaug, the ag pioneer who was born #OnThisDay in 1914.
Neil Gorsuch is a threat to you “if you breathe air or drink water”? There is a real danger in not condemning that kind of reckless speech.
Chairman Xi’s super-hot, totally-real Canadian girlfriend found the cure!
Julian Assange should spend the rest of his life wearing an orange jumpsuit. This is why: sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
We’ve tried tariffs like these a bunch of times over the last two centuries. Every time, American families have suffered. This trade policy will be disastrous.
The ABA isn't a neutral vetter of judges but a liberal organization that has publicly & consistently advocated for left-of-center positions.
President Biden: We cannot wait for Americans to find their own way. Go get them. It’s the duty of the commander-in-chief.
Seeking assurances from judges on future rulings is like asking a referee for pledges to a certain outcome before the tip-off. #SCOTUS
Barbara Bush lived an extraordinary life of devotion, love, and laughter. She was a blessing to the First Family and the nation. Melissa and I lift up the entire Bush family in our prayers during this time.
It's our constitutional duty to conduct honest congressional oversight that restores public trust in self-government
Today we honor one of the most important men you’ve probably never heard of: Norman Borlaug, the ag pioneer who was born #OnThisDay in 1914.
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Actually, “originalism” is another way of saying that texts and words have meaning. That's not to claim that all texts and words from 1789 were correct – but that when they need to be changed, they should be changed by elected legislators, not unelected judges.
Russia's influence campaign is a really big deal. Watch below, then read this: wsj.com/articles/ameri
President Biden kept his promise to the Taliban and lied to the American people. These lies will cost Americans for decades to come.
The greatest things in life are not on the battlefield, but the battlefield makes it possible for the greatest things in life to exist. The framework for ordered liberty happens because people like this and people like you all are willing to sacrifice.
Thanks for serving, 394th.
BREAKING: Massachusetts college freshman shares passionate opinion; does not do homework.
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Originalism is racist. Originalism is sexist. Originalism is homophobic. Originalism is just a fancy word for discrimination.
Kim Jong Un is a murderous despot and habitual liar. The President made the right call to cancel this summit. If North Korea wants diplomacy, it should know that half-measures and spin about its nuclear program won’t cut it.
My thoughts on the child separation policy.
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If we view Russian interference through partisan lenses, they have already begun to win. Here's why:
#OnThisDay in 1889, Americans raised $100,000 for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Here's what that great story says about America:
We should fund emergency hurricane relief. We shouldn't spend other $ pretending it's emergency hurricane relief. sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
When Ukraine asks, our response should be "how fast can we get it there?" not "how will the lawyers explain this?" Zelensky needs more and America can do more.
"Despite opposition and setbacks, despite some strange rhetoric about this bill over the course of the last week, I am hopeful in the long term."
Full video here: youtu.be/8oErkzDVMHI
Putin and his thugs are fundamentally at odds with America’s interests.
This national disgrace is the direct result of President Biden’s cowardice and incompetence.
Mr. President, there is a clear choice before you now: Either rip up the August 31 deadline and defend evacuation routes — by expanding the perimeter around the Kabul airport or by retaking Bagram — or leave our people behind in your retreat.
Asked Judge Gorsuch for quick overview of why we have the Bill of Rights. It’s worth watching his answer. #GorsuchHearing
Full statement on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
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"Uyghurs don't buy shoes." -
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"China is a very important market for us, we have a long-term history in China," says @Nike CEO John Donahoe. "We take a very long-term view with China, we'll continue to invest in China while also operating a very responsible global supply chain."
It was a privilege meeting with Gen. James Mattis today and it will be a privilege supporting his nomination. bit.ly/2jmVR7f
Today we give thanks that our country was based on the premise of religious liberty. Happy Thanksgiving.
Damn the deadline. The American people are not going to surrender our fellow citizens to the Taliban. Mr. President, tell the Taliban we’re getting our people out however long it takes, and that we’re perfectly willing to spill Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ISIS blood to do it.
#OnThisDay 151 years ago, Nebraska officially became a state. Today we celebrate the pioneers, caretakers of the land, statesmen, and volunteers who have made our state so great.
Full statement on Sessions recusal & Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia investigation: bit.ly/2ljv8y3
Committees aren't working because too many senators are more interested in making soundbite-filled speeches for TV cameras so they can send fundraising emails than they are in doing the Senate’s work of tackling the nation’s long-term problems. t.co/Nu8iLpXDAQ
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Judge Gorsuch is a rockstar. People across the political spectrum should be excited about him. He's not trying to be a superlegislator.
Why federalism? Because Nebraska & Vermont are different places with different people who have different values and different problems.
We honor the 160,000 troops who fought their way onto the beaches & we tell the story of one Nebraskan whose work made it possible. #DDay
Now that we’ve got your attention with Dr Pepper, let’s not forget the real substance from today’s hearing.
This weekend, we tell the story of a special Nebraskan monument to our fallen heroes. Happy #MemorialDay, and #GBR.
Gorsuch is a highly-regarded jurist with a record of distinguished service, rooted in respect for the law. #SCOTUS sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
President Biden needs to man up, come out of hiding, and take charge of the mess he created. Secure the airfields and get as many souls out as possible. Time is short.
Senator Sasse and Brett Kavanaugh: The Constitution Tilts Toward Liberty
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LeBron was asked if he understood where the backlash comes from on not speaking out on human rights/freedom of speech issues.
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We've spoken of limited gov't while out of power. We now have the opportunity to model that restraint when we're the ones in power.
"Earmarks are a crummy way to govern and they have no business in Congress...This is an important fight and I’m glad that my Republican colleagues agreed with my rules change to make the earmark ban permanent." sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
Decentralization of government is a good thing. Here’s why a president – from either party – having lots of power is a bad thing:
Tomorrow, hundreds of thousands will travel to Washington, D.C. from across the country to #MarchForLife. The crowd will fill city blocks. But the real movement is even bigger. #WhyWeMarch
The First Amendment is the beating heart of the American experiment, and you don’t get to separate the five freedoms that are in there.
It is good news that today the President directed Larry Kudlow and Ambassador Lighthizer to negotiate U.S. entry into TPP: sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
#OnThisDay in 1777, Washington led his army into a winter encampment at Valley Forge. Why we should remember their bleak Christmas today:
Sen. Schumer is about to tell Americans that Judge Gorsuch kicks puppies & heckles piano recitals. That’s hogwash. sasse.senate.gov/public/index.c
#OnThisDay more than 70 years ago, Allied troops stormed the shores of France during World War II. Today, we honor the 160,000 troops who fought their way onto the beaches and we tell the story of one Nebraskan whose work made it possible. #DDay
Baseball is back & Judge Gorsuch is one step closer to to taking his seat on the Supreme Court. It’s a good day for America.
A great nation keeps its word. This administration needs to go faster and save the Americans and Afghan allies behind enemy lines.
Focused my remarks around a simple image: a judge’s black robe. Here's why Judge Gorsuch will faithfully embody the spirit of that robe:
Debate with MSNBC: Anyone who is concerned about the consolidation of power in the executive branch should absolutely support Judge Gorsuch.
