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standwithraul (D-Ariz.)
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We must defend the right to privacy. As huge companies gain more power over our lives, it’s critical that our information be protected.

Deleted after 1 hour at 11:04 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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VP (D-D.C.)
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RT @SecondLady: When I first met Barbara Bush in 1988 as she entertained spouses of congressional candidates at the @VP Residence,… https://t.co/5rTk2v6afc

Deleted after 1 hour at 11:03 PM on 17 Apr 18. Original tweet by @SecondLady.
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Carolyn4GA7 (D-Ga.)
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Farewell to one of our belovdd First Ladies. I have always admired her strength and grace. She will be greatly missed. https://t.co/DbiBN3fvmA

Deleted after 34 seconds at 10:00 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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brianschatz (D-Hawaii)
@brianschatz

RT @JamesFallows: Republican Rep. Charlie Dent, to @NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff, on why he is retiring right now: “There’s a big wave… https://t.co/aj6bYW7370

Deleted after 71 weeks at 10:36 AM on 31 Aug 19. Original tweet by @JamesFallows.
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kevinkamenetz (D-Md.)
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My thoughts and condolences are with the entire Bush family this evening. Former First Lady Barbara Bush, was a true champion for literacy and an exemplary role model for so many Americans. She will be deeply missed.

Deleted after 3 minutes at 11:12 PM on 17 Apr 18.
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pennsymolly (D-Pa.)
@pennsymolly

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Rest in peace Barabara Bush. I have so much respect for all spouses/partners of electeds, who do so much work and take on so much responsibility without any of the credit or prestige. They are the quiet rocks of our nation.

Deleted after 5 minutes at 12:48 AM on 18 Apr 18.
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rufusgifford (D-Mass.)
@rufusgifford

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RT @cnni: "Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps and preside over the White… https://t.co/nPB6AWND1z

Deleted after 28 seconds at 12:47 AM on 18 Apr 18. Original tweet by @cnni.
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KimWeaverIA (D-Iowa)
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RT @KimWeaverIA: Well, if @SteveKingIA had actually bothered to read the Constitution, he'd know that the Founding Fathers gave Cong… https://t.co/WvfEetnNUj

Deleted after 4 hours at 5:02 AM on 18 Apr 18. Original tweet by @KimWeaverIA.
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electcrowe (D-Texas)
@electcrowe

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HEY @SenateMajLdr! *clears through* AH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA *inhales* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA https://t.co/PtY7Zpu0SW

Deleted after 27 minutes at 1:44 AM on 18 Apr 18.
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