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Lisa Murkowski

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Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.

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"Bad idea, about the new airport security plan, which Trump said would start Monday."
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"The politicization - even weaponization - of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it."
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"I hope Mr Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case."
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"the president's threat cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran."
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"The president's threat cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain ..."
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"When US service members are deployed, Congress and the public deserve clarity on the objectives and strategy."
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"I do not believe we should engage in open-ended military action without clear accountability."
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