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@yojb513 @SecBlinken @DeptofDefense If Russia wins in Ukraine, the U.S./NATO will end up spending even more money to protect NATO countries, and the risks of further Russian aggression increases. — PolitiTweet.org

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@yojb513 @SecBlinken @DeptofDefense You should do some research on what I said about Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen. Then I’m happy to discuss. — PolitiTweet.org

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Based on the assessment by @SecBlinken that this could be a long war, the @DeptofDefense must broaden its myopic thinking and provide advanced weapons platforms to Ukraine that can be used with training. We get Putin to the peace table by helping Ukraine defeat Russian forces. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepTedLieu: Chag Sameach and Happy #Passover to those who are celebrating in #CA33 and all over the world! https://t.co/G98a6x94fb — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepTedLieu: Wishing a blessed #GoodFriday to those who are celebrating this weekend! https://t.co/QaTbdjWAYK — PolitiTweet.org

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My #fridaymorning public service announcement: don’t do what the below anti-vaxxer is recommending. — PolitiTweet.org

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@nwilliams0732 @USNavy Thank you for your post. I believe the fastest way to get Putin to the negotiating table is to help Ukraine defeat Russian forces. I believe Putin will continue the war if he believes he can win. — PolitiTweet.org

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@capKonMars @USNavy Thank you for your post. My view is that the fastest way to get Putin to the negotiating table is to help Ukraine defeat Russian forces. Putin will continue the war if he believes he can win. — PolitiTweet.org

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@MarcusA02557056 I’m not a hero in any way. But I did marry up because I’m lucky like that. I have two marksmanship ribbons, but that’s because I’m lucky like that. I was the 36th Air Base Wing staff officer of the year during Operation PACIFIC HAVEN. But couldn’t have done it without my team. — PolitiTweet.org

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@sotallytober69 I dunno, I’m pretty sure “stupid, racist shit” sounds stronger than “wrong.” She was, and is, wrong. — PolitiTweet.org

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I served on active duty in the United States military to defend the right of ignorant folks like Amy Wax to say stupid, racist shit. — PolitiTweet.org

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FYI, the @USNavy uses the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System which provides a 360 degree field of vision. Because we’re not stupid like the Russian military. https://t.co/k45AmBYDi7 — PolitiTweet.org

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FYI, the @USNavy uses the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System which provides a 360 degree field of vision. Because we’re not stupid like the Russian military and understand attacks can come from anywhere. https://t.co/h4U3yCYK2w — PolitiTweet.org

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@chuckheffernan @DeptofDefense The jets being provided to Ukraine would not be nuclear capable. — PolitiTweet.org

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@schmegmaman @DeptofDefense Well, I was sort of bummed the Cavs lost to the Nets recently. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ScottCollingwo1 @DeptofDefense Giving Ukraine jets would help them with air superiority in general, which in modern warfare is a critical component of joint force operations. One of the first actions our own military takes against an opposing military is to try to achieve air supremacy. — PolitiTweet.org

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@joedonnellyiv @DeptofDefense Actually, I can coauthor legislation to strengthen democracy, call on the DOJ to do more, call on the Pentagon to do more, and talk about the Cleveland Browns all in the same day because I’m cool like that. — PolitiTweet.org

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@KevinMGross @DeptofDefense Many of us in Congress have repeatedly made that ask. The White House doesn’t need an appropriation. The Administration could do it now if it chose to. Also here’s a statement from the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukraine is also requesting US jets. — PolitiTweet.org

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@seanoconnor77 @DeptofDefense Helping the Ukrainians defeat Russia is the best way to prevent Russia from attacking a NATO country in the future. — PolitiTweet.org

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@moley424 @DeptofDefense The Ukrainians could already try to do that now. And there’s certainly nothing stopping the Ukrainians from launching missiles into Russia. They have not chose to do so. — PolitiTweet.org

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@mommysnewsskirt @DeptofDefense MiG-29s are not made by US defense companies. So perhaps it’s possible that I want Ukraine to defeat Russia so that it’s less likely Russia threatens anyone else in the future. And to end the suffering. — PolitiTweet.org

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@greg_cu @DeptofDefense While I appreciate these actions, the problem is not money, it’s policy. Also any transfer or sale of US military equipment would still require approval by the Administration. — PolitiTweet.org

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@web_rant @DeptofDefense There. Is. No. Distinction. Between. Providing. Tanks. Or. Missiles. Or. Jets. — PolitiTweet.org

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President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian Air Force have repeatedly asked for jets. Imagine the possibilities now that Moskva is destroyed if our @DeptofDefense had actually listened to the Ukrainians. I urge the Pentagon, again, to provide the aircraft Ukraine needs to win this war. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SHO_TheCircus: .@jheil sits down with California Representative, @tedlieu, to discuss a radical shift in the Republican Party and wheth… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepTedLieu: Today is #Vaisakhi, one of the most significant days of the year for the world's fifth-largest religion. We wish all of our… — PolitiTweet.org

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President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian Air Force have repeatedly asked for jets. The @DeptofDefense and NATO should provide jets to Ukraine. — PolitiTweet.org

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This sure looks like an illegal conspiracy. (Yes I know that in legal terms a conspiracy is itself already illegal and the word illegal is redundant. But I wanted to say illegal again to emphasize how illegal Donald Trump Jr.’s actions appear to be). — PolitiTweet.org

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@elijahruby3 Since I represent a lot of special effects workers, I can assure you what you are seeing on the mainstream media about Ukraine is not fake. It’s not special effects, it’s real. Russia did invade Ukraine. And Russian forces did kill a lot of civilians. — PolitiTweet.org

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We honor the children and future of Urkraine by providing Ukrainians all the weapons they requested to kick out the Russian forces so that This. Does. Not. Happen. Again. #GiveUkraineEVERYTHING — PolitiTweet.org