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[On the Senate floor, seeking passage of the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act:] My judgment is that we don't have the luxury of time … we have to work on a nonpartisan basis to make sure humans remain in control of the technology.

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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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I am still studying this but it's a reasonable start, and takes seriously the proposition that we need real proposals that can be enacted rapidly.

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We write to reiterate our alarm about the potential for a dangerous collapse in the West Bank now that the only two Israeli banks providing vital services have indicated difficulties with banking waivers.

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Vaccines save lives. Our public health decisions must be guided by doctors, scientists, and evidence—not conspiracy theories or political convenience.

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Misinformation and measles are a deadly combination—I saw that firsthand in Samoa. The truth is, this is a disease we know how to prevent. The MMR shot is the only proven and effective way to prevent the spread of measles.

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My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer. He faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months. At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle.

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The killing of school children is appalling and unacceptable under any circumstance. Secretary Hegseth needs to ensure the Department of Defense's ongoing investigation into this strike is thorough.