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“I am pleased to know that a handful of Democrats have finally come to their senses and are joining Republicans in approving a clean continuing resolution that reopens the federal government. What comes as no surprise, however, is that their change-of-heart came less than a week after an election, proving that their opposition was never about policy; it was about politics.

“I stand with our Republican delegation in Washington who are committed to putting an end to Biden-era policies that provide for illegal immigrant healthcare, and I look forward to the resolution making it’s way to the desk of President Donald Trump for his signature.”

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“I am heartbroken and sickened to learn of the senseless shooting death of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a bold voice for conservative values who always sought to engage in thoughtful, measured dialogue, even with those who disagreed with him. At this time of incredible shock and sorrow, my thoughts and fervent prayers are with Charlie’s wife and their young children.

“Such a cowardly and despicable act of deadly violence must be met with firm and decisive justice. Just as I said when a gunman tried to assassinate President Donald Trump, violence has no place in our political discourse. We must come together as a nation to condemn this brutal act and fully support law enforcement as they continue to investigate this horrific crime.”

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“JB Pritzker blatantly lied to the people of Illinois when he campaigned on a promise to veto gerrymandered maps, then promptly signed the most outrageously partisan maps in the country into law. Now, in a move that is rich with hypocrisy, he’s rolling out the red carpet for Texas Democrats who fled their own state to dodge redistricting duties. You can’t make this stuff up.

“If anyone’s qualified to teach a masterclass on how to draw maps for political gain, it’s Governor Pritzker. He went from ‘fair maps’ Governor candidate to backroom dealmaker without a blink of an eye, disenfranchising millions of Illinoisans and wiping out electoral competition in the process. His sudden sympathy for lawmakers skipping out on their responsibilities is as fake as his campaign promises.

“Until we have a complete leveling of the playing field regarding map-drawing in Illinois, it is nice to see Texas Republicans beating Democrats at their own game.”

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“These two bills chip away at personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms under the guise of ‘safety’. Forcing law-abiding citizens to jump through bureaucratic hoops while violent offenders walk free in Chicago is nothing more than virtue signaling. It is certainly not an effort to improve public safety.

“Mandating onerous gun storage rules and forcing cops into a federal tracking scheme like eTrace is just more government surveillance wrapped in feel-good rhetoric. If Democrats spent half as much time locking up criminals as they do harassing gun owners, Illinois might actually be safe.” 

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“Today’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in the U.S. House marks a major victory for hardworking Americans and the values that built this nation. This legislation delivers real relief to working Americans by eliminating federal taxes on tips, cutting taxes for the middle class, and ending the tax on Social Security for the majority of our seniors. It slashes red tape and unleashes small business growth. It also takes serious steps to enhance our nation’s safety through major investments in border security and immigration enforcement and by giving law enforcement the tools they need to secure our border and restore law and order.

“For the people of Illinois, this couldn’t come at a better time. While Democrats in Springfield hike taxes year after year, driving out jobs and families, Republicans are fighting to put money back in your pocket and power back where it belongs— with the people. This bill represents a major course correction. It prioritizes fiscal sanity, individual freedom, and the hard-working men and women who keep this country running. I applaud U.S. House Republicans for standing strong with President Trump.”

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“Michael Madigan did not just break the rules. He spent decades writing his own and using them to build a corrupt political system that drained our state, overlooked the needs of Illinoisans and betrayed public trust. His sentencing is long overdue, but it barely scratches the surface of the damage he caused to this state.

“Let’s be clear. This is not just about one man. Madigan may be gone, but the corrupt system he helped build is still alive and well. The Democrat supermajority continues to block real ethics reform and protect a system that rewards insiders and punishes transparency. Governor Pritzker and his allies are more interested in protecting their power than cleaning up their mess.

“The people of this state deserve better, and I will not stand silently as Democrats continue to perpetuate a broken, corrupt system that benefits the few and silences the many.”

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“J.B. Pritzker’s budget address wasn’t about governing—it was about launching his national campaign. Instead of tackling Illinois’ skyrocketing taxes, failing schools, or horrific crime, he used the moment to pander to the far-left, spewing the rhetoric of a desperate politician auditioning for the national stage rather than a leader focused on solutions.

“His budget isn’t grounded in reality. It’s a fantasy designed to appease progressive elites, while everyday Illinoisans bear the burden of the highest taxes in the Midwest and flee the state in record numbers. This is a governor who didn’t get where he is on merit, and it shows. He didn’t build his fortune—he inherited it. And when it came time to pay his fair share, he stashed his wealth in the Cayman Islands to avoid taxes.

“Worst of all, instead of uniting the people of Illinois, he chose to demonize Republicans, comparing half the country—including the leader of the free world—to Nazis. This is beyond reckless; it’s disqualifying.”

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“As one of the three original petitioners who triggered an in-house investigation into suspected political wrongdoing by then Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, today’s guilty verdicts in federal court come as no surprise and serve as vindication for all of us who repeatedly spoke out against Madigan’s pay-to-play politics. I can only hope that these verdicts will send this clear message to Democrats who continue to engage in dirty politics: Even the most powerful of political figures is not above the law.”

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“Today’s Department of Justice lawsuit against the State of Illinois is a direct result of Governor JB Pritzker’s reckless and dangerous policies. While Pritzker and his radical allies waste taxpayer dollars and endless man-hours helping illegal immigrants hide from federal authorities, the Trump Administration has made it abundantly clear that they will not tolerate states undermining their mission to secure our borders and remove illegal immigrants who are ‘squatting’ in our neighborhoods.

“It’s time for Illinois Democrats to stop playing political games with our safety and start putting the citizens of this state first. I call on lawmakers to act immediately and pass my Senate Bill 1203, which would repeal the dangerous and misguided TRUST Act. This bill makes it clear that no unit of government in Illinois can obstruct federal immigration enforcement and ensures that Illinois is no longer a safe haven for illegal immigrants who ignore our laws.”

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