I’m calling for a hearing with the U.S. interpreter who was present during President Trump’s meeting with Putin to uncover what they discussed privately. This interpreter can help determine what shared/promised Putin on our behalf.
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Proud Granite Stater serving New Hampshire in the US Senate. Former Governor. Mother & Grandmother. Pats & Red Sox Fan. Outdoor enthusiast.
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I want to know where the outrage was when, year after year, I and others in the Senate tried to get more SIVs to protect our Afghan allies, or when the Trump administration was giving away the rights of Afghan women and girls during peace talks with the Taliban.
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Retweet if you think the Trump administration should stop blocking the design of the new $20 bill. (image via )
In light of yesterday’s events, the Senate should delay hearings on Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court. There must be checks and balances on this President.
After careful consideration of his record and reviewing the limited documents made available to the U.S. Senate, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot support Judge Kavanaugh’s #SCOTUS nomination. facebook.com/12750376728210
Wishing a very happy birthday to Justice Ginsburg, a heroine for women's equality & women's rights. Her trailblazing career has touched the lives of all women in this country. A true inspiration. 💪
I cannot support Director Mike Pompeo’s nomination to serve as Secretary of State. My statement:
I've signed-on to the Medicare For All Act introduced by
As everybody knows, Stephen Miller has no evidence of voter fraud in NH. This has been debunked. didn't call for a recount
Donald Trump is unfit for office. I believed that last year when I voted for impeachment and I believe it now.
Tomorrow I'll be introducing bipartisan legislation that would permanently repeal the Global Gag Rule:
The President’s decision to veto this bipartisan resolution shows he is willing to trade our military readiness to score political points. That is shameful, particularly since he repeatedly promised Mexico would pay for his border wall.
I will vote no on the House CR. This is no way to run a government. Time to keep our promises. Congress must fund a response to the opioid epidemic, children’s health care, community health centers, end the defense sequester & fix DACA. These short-term bills hurt our country.
The United States must stand strongly with the people of Hong Kong and make sure there are consequences for Chinese leadership’s attempts to trample civil liberties. We must continue to lead the free world. Democracy and free expression must triumph over oppression.
People who aren’t telling the truth typically don’t call for an FBI investigation into their claims or take a polygraph. The Senate has failed women who have come forward in the past. Professor Ford’s claims must be taken seriously and investigated.
I’m supporting Medicare For All Act because I believe healthcare should be a fundamental right. My full statement:
Citizens United was a disastrous decision that paved the way for special interests to funnel dark money into our elections. Dark money should never dilute the voices of the people – we must ensure our government is reflective of the people & it starts w/ passing the DISCLOSE Act.
All the tweeting in the world will not change the fact that the President is not above the law.
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As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself, but why would I do that when I have done nothing wrong? In the meantime, the never ending Witch Hunt, led by 13 very Angry and Conflicted Democrats (& others) continues into the mid-terms!
Reacting to House GOP efforts to defund #PlannedParenthood. "Republicans do not have a mandate to defund Planned Parenthood" #IStandWithPP
This can’t be ignored or forgotten. There is evidence that Russian intelligence operatives paid the Taliban to kill our troops in Afghanistan. What is & his admin doing to protect our troops? He had a call with Putin last week…
It's worse than that. It's a waste of taxpayer $$$ and drives up the cost of prescription drugs. My bill would prohibit these companies from claiming tax deductions on these ads.
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A reminder that it’s absolutely bonkers that we allow drug companies to run TV ads in America. twitter.com/AyeshaASiddiqi…
Today, hundreds of children are still alone, frightened, separated from their parents, and suffering unimaginable psychological damage. Instead of searching for leakers and op-ed writers, the admin should be searching for the parents of hundreds of children they have imprisoned.
My staff and I are safe. We are heeding the safety guidance from Capitol Police. We will not be stopped from doing our Constitutional duty.
This sends a strong message to China that the U.S. will not stand idly by while it violates the basic human rights of the Uighur people. Glad this legislation I cosponsored is headed to the President’s desk and urge President Trump to sign this bill quickly.
This would lead to a full blown constitutional crisis. Congress must act to protect Mueller investigation.
The President's tweet is disturbing. This is why survivors of sexual violence fear coming forward–they'll be called liars, dismissed & discredited. should put down his phone & call for an FBI investigation if he really wants to get to the bottom of Prof Ford's allegations.
After meeting w/Judge Gorsuch and reviewing his record, I cannot support his nomination. My full statement below:
This order is so ill-considered it even bars Iraqi civilians who risked their lives to help our troops. Many are alive thanks to their help
.’s decision to declassify the partisan memo, made in cooperation w/ Congressional Republicans, is a dangerous attack on our justice system and the rule of law. Patriotic Rs & Ds must unite & defend the independence of & . My statement:
Instead of “paying for themselves”, as some Republicans promised, Trump’s tax cuts have exploded the federal deficit. The tax cuts were rigged in favor of corporations over the middle class, now those working families will be left on the hook for the bill for generations to come.
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Kavanaugh has been nominated for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court and would rule on any such case pertaining to the President. The Senate needs to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities and fully vet this nomination.
The Senate has a constitutional obligation to fully vet Judge Kavanaugh. It’s egregious that there still hasn’t been an FBI investigation into the serious claims brought against him. is right to call for hearing postponement to get to the bottom of these allegations
Pres Trump is sending in fed officers w/o ID to indiscriminately detain individuals in Portland in violation of their rights. There's no excuse for this unwarranted use of fed law enforcement in American cities. I’m supporting ’s amendment to put a stop to it.
This new pay freeze is a major blow to civilian workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard & Pease Air National Guard base. Disingenuous for to ask workers to pay for ballooning deficits that are largely the result of recent GOP tax cuts for the wealthy.
I supported 's bipartisan amendment to the annual defense bill to rename assets named for Confederate officers. It’s past time. The naming of military bases is a position of honor and should be reserved for American heroes who embodied our values.
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There’s a bipartisan agreement to rename bases and military property named for the Confederacy. @SenSchumer, Ranking Member @SenJackReed, my @SASCDems colleagues and I urge Trump to stand on the right side of history.
The Senate Judiciary Committee should delay the vote on the Kavanaugh nomination until the sexual assault allegations made against him can be fully examined.
I agree w/ . I'm drafting a letter to Senate leadership calling for an immediate investigation into how these horrific abuses were allowed to happen.
. owes NH an apology & then should follow through on his promise to Granite Staters to help end this crisis 1/2
Don't believe the dangerous false narrative about the Global Gag Rule: U.S. taxpayer dollars do not fund abortions. The lie stating otherwise is used to restrict women’s access to lifesaving care in our most vulnerable places around the world. It has to end. And so does the GGR.
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I am absolutely thrilled that Nathalia was finally reunited in Manchester with her family. Nathalia was separated from her family because of the Trump administration’s cruel family separation policy. I will continue to do all I can to help parents reunite with their children.
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Scott Pruitt leading the EPA would signal a capitulation to polluters. I will be voting NO
Relieved courts have again blocked Trump’s un-American #muslimban. This ban is about politics not national security
I voted against Scott Pruitt for putting corporate interests ahead of public health, & he ignored our environmental safety throughout his tenure while abusing taxpayer dollars & breaking the law. I look forward to working with the next Administrator to protect NH.
Glad to meet with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister today to discuss continued support for our Afghan allies, women & girls' empowerment & counterterrorism efforts. As Pakistan recovers from devastating floods, the Senate is committed to provide humanitarian support.
As NH battles opioid crisis, House GOP votes to takeaway treatment. I'll be working across the aisle to stop this plan in its tracks
. should release results of checked balls. Public has right to know. No credible evidence against #TB12
Rudy Giuliani needs to explain this under oath. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee should call a hearing ASAP.
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Rudy Giuliani is on Fox News now responding to tonight's breaking news - he says he only talked to Ukrainian officials "at the request" of the State Department.
"I never talked to a Ukrainian official until the State Department called me and asked me to do it."
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Thousands of transgender service members defend our country. They're patriots & should be applauded not discriminated against by Pres Trump
I agree, . This footage shows the depraved brutality of China’s human rights violations against the Uyghur people. The world most come together to condemn this violence, pressure China to stop & demand accountability.
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Uyghurs being bound and blindfolded, loaded onto a train headed for modern day concentration camps. Absolutely sickening. The U.S. must partner with our allies to put a stop to the human rights atrocities being committed by the Chinese Communist Party.
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To that end, the Senate should be provided all necessary records related to Kavanaugh’s nomination, particularly those that indicate his views on executive power.
American public servants who were injured under mysterious circumstances in Cuba and China shouldn’t have to fend for themselves. I fought to include language in a bill that will soon be signed into law that rights this wrong.
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It’s unacceptable that the savings of U.S. service members & public servants could be invested in Chinese companies that undermine U.S. national security. That’s why I introduced a bipartisan bill with @SenRubioPress banning federal retirement savings from being steered to China.
This report could have serious national security implications and the American people should be allowed to see it in its entirety so they can make their own judgments about its content.
Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m abiding by all public health protocols to quarantine. Grateful for 3 shots that made this a mild case, and a reminder to all who have not been vaccinated to do so ASAP.
It’s absolutely unacceptable for the President to be talking about NH in this way – a gross misrepresentation of NH & the epidemic 2/2
Congrats, President-elect! Looking forward to working with you & VP-elect/Senate President, @SenKamalaHarris. 😎
My statement on the Trump transition's request for info on all gender-related programs. Any roll back will meet stiff Senate opposition:
This was an outrageous attack on women and that’s why I stood with the bipartisan majority and defeated it. We are not going back to the days when men made women’s healthcare decisions for them. In NH, & across the US, Planned Parenthood plays a critical role in women’s health.
The Kremlin is touting an agreement reached privately between President Trump & Putin. Yet Congress, the American public & most of the admin still have no details. Congress needs to hear from the interpreter who was present to determine what agreed to on our behalf.
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I’m calling for a hearing with the U.S. interpreter who was present during President Trump’s meeting with Putin to uncover what they discussed privately. This interpreter can help determine what @POTUS shared/promised Putin on our behalf.
Chinese authorities are arresting hundreds in Hong Kong to squash free speech & committing appalling human rights violations against Uighur citizens. U.S. must stand strongly against China’s despicable violations of human rights. Message from the Trump admin must be loud & clear!
This executive order is Un-American & grossly inhumane. We are a nation of immigrants that should remain welcoming to all nations & faiths
Stephen Moore is clearly unfit to make economic decisions on behalf of women and should not be nominated to the Federal Reserve board
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Not again, . Government shutdowns are incredibly harmful and wasteful, and shouldn’t happen under any circumstances. Period.
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Wow -- Trump won't rule out shutting down the government unless Democrats stop the impeachment inquiry
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Putin’s regime seeks to export its disdain for rule of law & freedom of speech overseas. If a Kremlin official becomes President of Interpol, it will bolster Russia’s ability to harass critics & aid other regimes seeking to do the same. We can’t put a fox in charge of a henhouse.
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Here’s my oped in the @washingtonpost on why it would be a disaster to let a Putin official run Interpol. It would totally degrade the legitimacy of Interpol’s role in international crime fighting washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-w
POTUS-elect Biden & VP-elect Harris' win isn’t just a victory for all Americans; it’s transformational for women, especially women of color. My heart is w/ women & girls, who for the 1st time, will see themselves in 1 of the highest offices in the land. This is your story, too.
Donald Trump’s actions incited an insurrection on the U.S. government. It had deadly consequences & threatened the stability of our democracy. The House managers made their case. Donald Trump’s lawyers did not. For that reason, I voted in favor of impeachment. My statement:
The GOP Congress cut taxes for the wealthy, busted a hole in the deficit & now wants to plug that hole by raiding Medicare and Social Security. Over my dead body. Asking seniors to pay more so billionaires can pay less is shameful. We need a new Congress.
China’s military provocations against our allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific amid a global crisis are concerning. and I are calling on to maintain our military’s readiness in the Pacific & ensure the U.S. stands ready to fulfill its defense commitments.
In jamming the tax bill through Congress in the middle of the night, Republican leadership ignored the concerns of the American public. My office has heard from over 5,200 Granite Staters:
91.4% Opposed to the tax bill
8.6% in favor
Extremely disappointed that my Republican colleagues stopped the Senate from considering the #ForThePeopleAct. It’s unacceptable that they blocked even *debating* much-needed campaign finance and ethics reform. Voting rights shouldn’t be a partisan issue.
Professor Ford’s request for an FBI investigation is completely reasonable. Senate Republicans want to rush this hearing and have set an arbitrary deadline for Monday. That’s no way to vet these accusations or confirm a lifetime appointment to our highest court.
. is the only federal agency mentioned in the Constitution. More Americans than ever are relying on mail to conduct business, get prescription drugs & exercise their right to vote. We cannot – & will not – let President Trump dismantle the Postal Service. #DontMessWithUSPS
As of today, NH has the first all-woman, all-Democratic fed delegation.We're excited to fight for NH in 115th Congress.Talking w/
One more reason why Sec. Nielsen should resign. This memo proves what we’ve known all along: that the Trump admin had a clear policy of indefinite family separation. There was no plan to reunite parents & children. Children are still in detention & experiencing incredible trauma.
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Newly released memo obtained by OTG & POGO through FOIA reveals secretary of homeland security signed off on family separation policy openthegovernment.org/node/5713
Today, I joined a group of 39 senators and 131 representatives in calling on @EPAScottPruitt to step down. This resolution sends an unequivocal message to the administration: the American people have lost faith in Pruitt, and it’s time for him to go.
Just over a year ago walked into my office, shared her story & we began writing a bill. Now it's law:
I'm calling on Senate Armed Services Committee to hold a hearing on Russian hack of NSA using Kaspersky Lab software. My letter:
Appalling GOP leadership is shutting down press access in Capitol as they decide healthcare for millions. I’m happy to take Q’s on-camera
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ALERT: Reporters at Capitol have been told they are not allow to film interviews with senators in hallways, contrary to years of precedent
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The House has voted in favor of impeachment and now the Senate is required to fulfill its constitutional duty and hold a trial. I urge Leaders McConnell and Schumer to move swiftly. My full statement:
Women make up >50% of this country. So why is Senate GOP healthcare group made up of all men & making decisions about women's health?
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Women often don’t come forward to tell their stories of abuse because they know they’ll be discounted, demeaned and then ignored. The Senate must not repeat history and truly listen to Professor Ford. Women deserve to be heard.
Grateful for the meaningful efforts by every person in this group. The Senate just took a critical step to push our bill forward, which will be a historic investment in U.S. infrastructure. We’ve got more to do, but I know we'll get there together. Now let’s get to work.
RT if you trust women to make their own decisions about their health.
Do yourself a favor & read this empowering op-ed from 10yr old Alice Paul Tapper & learn abt Raise Your Hand patch
After careful consideration, I could not support Rex Tillerson’s nomination to serve as Secretary of State:
Agree w/ & share his concern about reckless voices trying to discredit the special counsel investigation & potential interference by the President. Imperative that there be no obstruction. We need answers about Russian interference in the election.
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It's time to draw the line: any attempt by President Trump to interfere with Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation would provoke a constitutional crisis.
The President spread baseless claims of voter fraud that fanned the flames of dangerous conspiracy theories. His actions culminated w/ the attempted overthrow of the U.S. government. Congress must act to protect the Constitution & our nation from further insurrection & violence.
This is deeply immoral and why I’m supporting the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act introduced by to make sure children are treated humanely and in keeping with our nation’s values. cnn.com/2019/07/12/pol
I’m heartbroken by the passing of my friend and colleague, Senator John McCain. Today, our country lost a great American hero. John faced his battle with cancer the same way he faced all challenges in his life – with profound strength and determination.
Last night, I took to the Senate floor with to stress the danger of pulling our troops out of Syria based on what I saw when we were in Northeast Syria last summer. Only our enemies will benefit from this decision.
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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony was detailed, emotional and credible. I believe her. #BelieveSurvivors
Your turn @senatemajldr. Bring the Senate back NOW
Here’s an idea: stop opposing putting Harriet Tubman on the $20
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I have done more for WOMEN than just about any President in HISTORY! As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of women’s voting rights, we should build a BEAUTIFUL STATUE in Washington D.C. to honor the many brave women who made this possible for our GREAT COUNTRY...
The Alabama abortion ban is a dangerous attempt to overturn Roe v. Wade and deny women their rights. We’ve got to fight it with everything we’ve got!
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I support setting up an independent probe into Russian election interference & contact w/ Trump aides. Should have broad subpoena power
NH shouldn't be giving away data of Granite Staters. Trump admin is clearly setting the table for voter suppression #nhpolitics