Sheldon Whitehouse

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Impeachment oath: "I solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald J. Trump, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws: So help me God." — PolitiTweet.org

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McConnell: “I’m not an impartial juror.” — PolitiTweet.org

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This is the pile of House-passed bills, 90% bipartisan, dead on Mitch McConnell’s desk in the Senate #LegislativeGraveyard https://t.co/f3DR25yii1 — PolitiTweet.org

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American historians weigh in: “if President Trump’s misconduct does not rise to the level of impeachment, then virtually nothing does.” https://t.co/igF7vEt8bc — PolitiTweet.org

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“We certainly do not need jurors to start brainstorming witness lists for the prosecution,” McConnell said. No, instead “jurors” should be sitting down with defendant and defense counsel to bury evidence and script the trial to their satisfaction? https://t.co/bPOnuafJp1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Our bipartisan drug pricing bill cleared Finance; strong hearing in Judiciary; no action on Senate Floor. “Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not eager to... incur the wrath of the well-financed pharmaceutical industry.” People, take notice. https://t.co/LdexJDGaHD — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenWarren: Private equity firm @Blackstone has made big investments in companies that are destroying the Amazon rainforest. @RepMarkPoc… — PolitiTweet.org

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Frustrating as hell — no U.S. leadership; fossil fuel stooges infest administration; industry running lie/deny/obstruct operation; banks/investors still funding pollution; Republican Party bought & paid for; corporate America still AWOL in Congress; trade associations a menace. — PolitiTweet.org

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“Mr. Barr’s charges of bias within the F.B.I., made without providing any evidence and in direct dispute of the findings of the nonpartisan inspector general, risk inflicting enduring damage on this critically important institution.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Former FBI/CIA chief: “Calling F.B.I. professionals ‘scum,’ as the president did, is a slur against people who risk their lives to keep us safe.” https://t.co/4tDIABl2Yb — PolitiTweet.org

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Too many families face an ALS diagnosis every year. To make matters more difficult, ALS patients face a 5-month wait to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. I’m working to change that for all RI'ers fighting ALS, while we try to unlock #CuresForAll. @iamalsorg https://t.co/KtUKqNyeXU — PolitiTweet.org

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Santa’s REAL workshop at @CFRI1834 in Providence, sending Christmas toys to 1700 families, making things merry and bright! https://t.co/qFRDqnSHfr — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @HealthSourceRI: Thank you @SenWhitehouse for helping spread the word about Open Enrollment for 2020 coverage! Sign up by December 23 f… — PolitiTweet.org

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Yup, false indeed. Lots of middle-class families see their tax bills rise, while the Kochs and other billionaires reap billions more. https://t.co/xWviQENfzi — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Polaris_mep: Great to have @SenJackReed @SenWhitehouse @RepCicilline here today to celebrate collaboration and technology research at t… — PolitiTweet.org

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Congrats to the town of Tiverton on securing @usda grants to purchase these @tivertonpolice cruisers & a much-needed bus for the senior center. https://t.co/aFxoIMVAEs — PolitiTweet.org

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This needn’t be a big burden. In the Clinton impeachment, witness testimony was taken by deposition, and relevant parts were entered into the Senate record. Easily done. — PolitiTweet.org

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Oaths matter, and witnesses to the alleged Ukraine shakedown attempt should testify under oath. It’s not honest to argue the impeachment evidence is too weak and at the same time block relevant sworn evidence. — PolitiTweet.org

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In considering Schumer’s letter, note that the House articles of impeachment are based on sworn testimony that was subject to adverse questioning, where the Trump denials include no testimony taken under oath or examination. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m glad that this movie pushes back against the false narrative that occasionally heroes had to do unpleasant but necessary things to save the country. I hope we never do it again. — PolitiTweet.org

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I remember working on the Senate Intelligence Committee’s report on CIA torture and it was interesting to see such a critical period of time re-enacted in The Report. https://t.co/Zgq9g6eylV — PolitiTweet.org

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Thrilled to announce a $1 million commitment of federal funds for 401 Tech Bridge, a new innovative partnership between the @USNavy, @universityofri, @Polaris_mep, @ricomposites, & @ritextiles. This is a milestone achievement for RI & a boost for the local economy. https://t.co/BrP0fkqIE1 — PolitiTweet.org

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I have great admiration for Ryan Crocker, one of the finest and most respected foreign service officers of his generation. Here are his thoughts on Afghanistan. https://t.co/8VONNShTU7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Every Rhode Islander with health care through the Affordable Care Act has their own story to tell. It was a privilege to tell Bridget's story this week and I'm grateful to Protect Our Healthcare Coalition RI for helping to raise up these voices. #ProtectOurCare https://t.co/wuxfywl5Na — PolitiTweet.org

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If Republicans aren’t “even trying to pretend” to be fair jurors on impeachment, does that mean they won’t take the oath? https://t.co/wxP1pSq4vy — PolitiTweet.org

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For the second consecutive month, none of Sunday shows aired a substantive segment on climate. We can do better. https://t.co/YECLbaI31Z — PolitiTweet.org

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POTUS bounces back from @TIME “Person of the Year” embarrassment... https://t.co/B6vPKt5tmA — PolitiTweet.org

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Tough but deadly accurate @paulkrugman piece. “I don’t fully understand how things got this bad.” Here’s how: on climate, look to #CitizensUnited; and unlimited, anonymous fossil fuel money; and the threats and promises that empowered. https://t.co/tOjl1u2lG5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday was a great day for the Armenian community as the Senate passed unanimously our resolution condemning the Ottoman genocide of the Armenian people. https://t.co/sdl6NDg7PL — PolitiTweet.org