“Even changes that may appear modest from a purely military standpoint can have outsized effects on our bilateral relationships, particularly with Baltic Allies, as Russia continues to intensify its hybrid actions along NATO’s eastern flank. … U.S. Ambassadors and Chiefs of Mission in affected countries have been excluded from consultations. … What we are requesting is not a departure from precedent — it is a return to longstanding practice. [We urge you to ensure] the Department of State is fully and meaningfully engaged from this point forward.
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“Unless and until there is a change of policy and leadership, today's news simply means that there is more expensively-equipped lawlessness on our streets rather than responsible, legitimate law enforcement.
“If the president’s misguided trade war further escalates, the processed lobsters could be taxed again when they are shipped back from Canada to the United States.
“A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests. The risks would be heightened without clear limits, adequate training and comprehensive oversight.
“We remain supportive of removing dangerous convicted criminals from our communities, but this goal can and must be achieved without endangering these very communities in the process. By no stretch could either of the victims in Texas and Maine be characterized as "the worst of the worst," making these tragic deaths even more egregious. The American people deserve clarity and accountability.
“By any objective assessment — in terms of experience, expertise, background — this appointment makes no sense.
“There is nothing good about this. If Donald Trump wants to reward his political friends or the people who attacked the Capitol on January 6th, let him do it with his own money — he's got plenty of it. And he should not be using the taxpayers' money. This is corruption, pure and simple.