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Sep 10, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read Read on X
Censoring election interference intelligence based solely on political calculations would be treasonous. If true, these allegations show the extent to which the national security threat goes beyond Russian meddling to include purposeful, political dereliction of duty by the Admin
We are less than 2 months from an election that Russia is attempting to influence, now allegedly with senior national security appointees as their willing accomplices. Which one of my Republican colleagues will finally stand up for our democracy & condemn this dangerous behavior?
These allegations undermine what little confidence remained that the Trump Admin’s efforts to guard against Russian interference were not hopelessly compromised.
The Admin must declassify & publicly disclose the absolutely chilling information it shared with Congress in early August concerning foreign threats to the election & must permit the Intelligence Community to resume in-person Congressional briefings immediately.

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Feb 23
Ukraine is at a life or death moment. On my 5th trip to Ukraine—since the start of Russia’s savage, murderous invasion 2 years ago tomorrow—I heard from President Zelenskyy that his lines will break & Putin will conquer his country, unless the U.S. provides arms & ammunition.  1/
The facts on the ground here are starkly, staggeringly clear: With American support, Ukraine can win. Without it, Ukraine is sure to lose. The National Security Supplemental passed by the Senate must be approved by the House for Ukraine to survive, & prevail. 2/
The supplemental provides the tools Ukraine needs most urgently, as Zelenskyy told us—air defense, anti-mine systems, long-range artillery, & more. Without these arms, Putin will dine in Kyiv on his way to the Polish border. 3/
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Jan 19
No real time broadcast, no visual record, not a single camera. Having argued 4 SCOTUS cases, & many more in lower courts, closing the courtroom to all cameras is incredible at a time when the Court will be hearing some of the most consequential cases in our history. Here’s why 1/
I’ve found that reading the bench is crucial to understanding the Justices—a view shared virtually universally by SCOTUS advocates. Yet, federal judges have barred any broadcast & visual recordings—not only at SCOTUS, but all federal courts—for outdated & outlandish reasons. 2/
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Nov 1, 2023
The Tuberville holds are taking a totally unacceptable toll. Ask our military men & women, most immediately the U.S. Marine Corps. They deserve support, not disrespect. Here’s why you should care. 1/
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Over the last several days, I have visited Saudi Arabia, Israel, & Egypt. Having met with heads of state in each country, here are some key takeaways from my conversations on the ground.  1/
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Oct 5, 2022
Saudis siding with Russia—a deeply offensive blunder. Unconscionable at this moment in world history. There must be consequences. nytimes.com/2022/10/05/bus…
There was no immediate need for the Saudis to push to reduce supply unless they were seeking to harm the U.S. to the benefit of Russia.
Significantly diminishing oil prices reflect Congress & President Biden’s fighting inflation. OPEC+ creating instability in the global supply of energy threatens this progress. This move will fuel global inflation, raise U.S. gas prices, & provide Russia with windfall profits.
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