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Feb. 4, 2020 Davidson Praises President's 3rd State of the Union Rep. Warren Davidson
Feb. 4, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on President Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 4, 2020 Foster Statement on State of the Union Address Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 4, 2020 Rouzer Statement on State of the Union Rep. David Rouzer
Feb. 4, 2020 Cassidy to Vote for Acquitting President Trump Sen. Bill Cassidy
Feb. 4, 2020 Sen. Moran Brings Kansas Representative Croft as Guest to State of the Union Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Latta Statement on the State of the Union Address Rep. Bob Latta
Feb. 4, 2020 MEUSER STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Rep. Dan Meuser
Feb. 4, 2020 Rep. Frankel Reacts to President Trump's Statement of the Union Address Rep. Lois Frankel
Feb. 4, 2020 Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 Peters Statement on State of the Union Address Sen. Gary Peters
Feb. 4, 2020 Steube Statement on State of the Union Address Rep. Greg Steube
Feb. 4, 2020 Peters Statement on Senate Impeachment Articles Vote Sen. Gary Peters
Feb. 4, 2020 Webster: The State of the Union is Strong Rep. Daniel Webster
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Framers knew that overheated House majorities might impeach on purely partisan grounds. But they knew that short-term passions could not get the final say. So they placed the ultimate judgment not in the fractious lower chamber, but in the sober and stable Senate." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 REP. JOYCE: THE STATE OF THE UNION IS STRONG Rep. John Joyce
Feb. 4, 2020 Perry Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep. Scott Perry
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "At 9:30am, I will speak on the Senate floor about the president's impeachment trial and tomorrow's conclusion to this process. https://cs.pn/2vP6MCp" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Larsen Statement on Hopes for State of the Union Address Rep. Rick Larsen
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This floor statement by the junior Senator from Kentucky was completely irresponsible. After the Chief Justice refused to be complicit in the Senator's disclosure of the alleged identity of the whistleblower, the Senator nevertheless disclosed the name." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Bennet Statement in Response to the State of the Union Sen. Michael Bennet
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "15 years ago, I had the honor of welcoming @SenDuckworth as my guest for the State of the Union address. Today I have the privilege of calling her my colleague in the Senate, & more importantly, my friend. Thank you Sen. Duckworth for everything you do for the people of Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 President Pro Tempore Grassley to Welcome President Trump to State of the Union Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have passed bills that: Lower Health Care Prices Negotiate Lower Rx Drug Costs Protect Ppl w/ Preexisting Conditions If this President truly wants to help the American people, he'll work with us to improve the #StateOfHealthCare. #SOTU" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2020 Congressman Johnson Receives Perfect Score for Social Justice Voting Record Rep. Hank Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Closing the door on evidence & witnesses was the end of any effort by Senate Republicans to show impartial justice in the Senate impeachment proceedings. In 2019, Leader McConnell turned the Senate into a partisan legislative graveyard. 2020 is not shaping up to be any better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Palmer Echoes Optimistic Vision for America from State of the Union Address Rep. Gary Palmer
Feb. 4, 2020 Murphy Statement on President Trump's Third State of the Union Address Sen. Chris Murphy
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Washington Democrats' position on President Trump has been obvious for three years: They believe he committed a "high crime [or] misdemeanor" the moment he defeated Secretary Clinton in the 2016 election. That is the original sin of this presidency: That he won and they lost." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss the upcoming vote on the Articles of Impeachment -- despite not hearing from relevant witnesses or getting access to key documents at the heart of this case. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are just amazed that Senate Republicans would not even ask for witnesses and documents in a trial. Republicans refused to get the evidence because they were afraid of what it would show." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Grassley Statement on President Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address Sen. Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2020 Impeachment Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will put a stop to this reckless and partisan abuse of power by the House majority. I urge every one of my colleagues to cast the vote that the facts in evidence, the Constitution, & the common good clearly require. Vote to acquit the President." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Jeanne Shaheen Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces He Will Not Attend Trump's State of the Union Address Rep. Steve Cohen
Feb. 3, 2020 Jayapal Releases 2019 Year In Review Casework Report Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senators will soon hear closing arguments from House managers & the President's defense team, bringing this show trial closer to its rigged conclusion. The American people wanted the truth--in rushing to an ending without witnesses or documents, the Senate is failing them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The amazing thing for all the rhetoric of President Trump's lawyers: They gave no rebuttal of specifics, of the articles, of the need for witnesses and documents. It was an overwhelmingly powerful case made by the House Managers and by Adam Schiff. His speech today moved me." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepAdamSchiff 's performance as leader of the House managers earned him my respect for his mastery of the case, his passion for his cause, and his calmness as he and his team faced the brunt of the personal attacks from President Trump and his followers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed about Impeachment Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Note to editors and producers: please do not refer to the "Senate Impeachment Trial." There were no sworn witnesses, no documents, no evidence, and clearly no trial. Please refer to it as "That Senate Impeachment Thing."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's the bottom line: * Trump didn't commit a crime. * There's nothing impeachable here. * He will be acquitted. @realDonaldTrump has been hard at work for the American people. Time for Democrats to give up their impeachment hoax. Enough is enough." Rep. Steve Scalise
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Brooklyn's very own Shirley Chisholm was a true trailblazer. Not only was she the first African American woman elected to Congress--she was also the first African American person to seek a presidential nomination from a major party. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans keep voting for a sham trial without witnesses or documents. Make no mistake: The full truth will eventually come out, and Senate Republicans will have to answer for their cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Joni Ernst Sen. Joni Ernst
Feb. 2, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Sen. Adam Schiff
Feb. 1, 2020 Statement on Senate Vote to Block Witnesses and Documents Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2020 Herald Tribune - Article by Earle Kimel, Steube covers wide-ranging topics with South County Tiger Bay Rep. Greg Steube
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Bolton's book has been buried in the same White House file as President Trump's tax returns. Yesterday, Senate Republicans succeeded in guaranteeing the information Bolton has will come out only after this proceeding." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The drip, drip, drip of potentially damning evidence continues. Every single Republican Senator voted to endorse the White House cover-up of witnesses and documents. Make no mistake: The full truth will eventually come out & Republicans will have to answer for their cover-up." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview Of Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) On Impeachment Sen. Tina Smith
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Courtney Statement On Senate Vote To Block Witnesses And Documents Rep. Joe Courtney
Jan. 31, 2020 Cornyn: Time to End "Partisan, Half-Baked' Impeachment Sen. John Cornyn
Jan. 31, 2020 Shaheen Condemns Vote Preventing Witnesses in Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Jan. 31, 2020 Wicker Votes to Conclude Impeachment Trial Sen. Roger Wicker
Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote on Witness Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Senator Fischer Statement on Impeachment Witnesses Vote Sen. Deb Fischer
Jan. 31, 2020 Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2020 Sen. Lee Statement on Not Needing More Witnesses Sen. Mike Lee
Jan. 31, 2020 Murkowski's Statement on Senate Impeachment Process Vote Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Jan. 31, 2020 Klobuchar Statement on Failed Vote on Whether to Allow Witnesses or Documents in Trump Impeachment Trial Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Frankel Statement on Senate Vote Against Calling Witnesses in Impeachment Trial Rep. Lois Frankel
Jan. 31, 2020 House Managers Statement on Senate Blocking Witnesses and Documents Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on War Powers Rep. Marc Veasey
Jan. 31, 2020 House Democrats Take Action to Reassert Congress's Authority on Matters of War and Peace Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "On Thursday, the House will vote on a resolution to disapprove of Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid. His goal is clear: reduce access to health care & affordable Rx drugs. The House will not allow this challenge to health care access go unanswered." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "At 11am--I said truth will eventually come out Little did we know lightning would soon strike Bolton says he sat with Pres. Trump, Mulvaney, Giuliani, & Cipollone: They talked about letting Ukraine's president know they wanted sham political investigations Truth will come out" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 House Managers Statement on Senate Blocking Witnesses and Documents Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 31, 2020 King Statement After Senate Blocks New Witnesses Sen. Angus King
Jan. 31, 2020 Murphy Statement on Failed Witness Vote Sen. Chris Murphy
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Testimony and direct evidence from John Bolton would go to the heart of this impeachment trial- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The American people want the truth. John Bolton has it and the Senate cannot vote to ignore it." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "I forced a vote to subpoena Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffy, and Blair and White House, OMB, Department of Defense, and State Department documents. But Senate Republicans voted for a cover-up and a sham trial." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Boozman Votes to Move Impeachment Trial to Next Stage Sen. John Boozman
Date Title Politician
Feb. 4, 2020 Davidson Praises President's 3rd State of the Union Rep.Warren Davidson
Feb. 4, 2020 Rep. Davis Statement on President Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 4, 2020 Foster Statement on State of the Union Address Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 4, 2020 Rouzer Statement on State of the Union Rep.David Rouzer
Feb. 4, 2020 Cassidy to Vote for Acquitting President Trump Sen.Bill Cassidy
Feb. 4, 2020 Sen. Moran Brings Kansas Representative Croft as Guest to State of the Union Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Latta Statement on the State of the Union Address Rep.Bob Latta
Feb. 4, 2020 MEUSER STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Rep.Dan Meuser
Feb. 4, 2020 Rep. Frankel Reacts to President Trump's Statement of the Union Address Rep.Lois Frankel
Feb. 4, 2020 Johnson Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 Peters Statement on State of the Union Address Sen.Gary Peters
Feb. 4, 2020 Steube Statement on State of the Union Address Rep.Greg Steube
Feb. 4, 2020 Peters Statement on Senate Impeachment Articles Vote Sen.Gary Peters
Feb. 4, 2020 Webster: The State of the Union is Strong Rep.Daniel Webster
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Framers knew that overheated House majorities might impeach on purely partisan grounds. But they knew that short-term passions could not get the final say. So they placed the ultimate judgment not in the fractious lower chamber, but in the sober and stable Senate." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 REP. JOYCE: THE STATE OF THE UNION IS STRONG Rep.John Joyce
Feb. 4, 2020 Perry Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address Rep.Scott Perry
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "At 9:30am, I will speak on the Senate floor about the president's impeachment trial and tomorrow's conclusion to this process. https://cs.pn/2vP6MCp" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Larsen Statement on Hopes for State of the Union Address Rep.Rick Larsen
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This floor statement by the junior Senator from Kentucky was completely irresponsible. After the Chief Justice refused to be complicit in the Senator's disclosure of the alleged identity of the whistleblower, the Senator nevertheless disclosed the name." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Bennet Statement in Response to the State of the Union Sen.Michael Bennet
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "15 years ago, I had the honor of welcoming @SenDuckworth as my guest for the State of the Union address. Today I have the privilege of calling her my colleague in the Senate, & more importantly, my friend. Thank you Sen. Duckworth for everything you do for the people of Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 President Pro Tempore Grassley to Welcome President Trump to State of the Union Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats have passed bills that: Lower Health Care Prices Negotiate Lower Rx Drug Costs Protect Ppl w/ Preexisting Conditions If this President truly wants to help the American people, he'll work with us to improve the #StateOfHealthCare. #SOTU" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 4, 2020 Congressman Johnson Receives Perfect Score for Social Justice Voting Record Rep.Hank Johnson
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Closing the door on evidence & witnesses was the end of any effort by Senate Republicans to show impartial justice in the Senate impeachment proceedings. In 2019, Leader McConnell turned the Senate into a partisan legislative graveyard. 2020 is not shaping up to be any better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Palmer Echoes Optimistic Vision for America from State of the Union Address Rep.Gary Palmer
Feb. 4, 2020 Murphy Statement on President Trump's Third State of the Union Address Sen.Chris Murphy
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Washington Democrats' position on President Trump has been obvious for three years: They believe he committed a "high crime [or] misdemeanor" the moment he defeated Secretary Clinton in the 2016 election. That is the original sin of this presidency: That he won and they lost." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @Morning_Joe on @MSNBC soon to discuss the upcoming vote on the Articles of Impeachment -- despite not hearing from relevant witnesses or getting access to key documents at the heart of this case. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The American people are just amazed that Senate Republicans would not even ask for witnesses and documents in a trial. Republicans refused to get the evidence because they were afraid of what it would show." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 4, 2020 Grassley Statement on President Trump's 2020 State of the Union Address Sen.Chuck Grassley
Feb. 4, 2020 Impeachment Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the Senate will put a stop to this reckless and partisan abuse of power by the House majority. I urge every one of my colleagues to cast the vote that the facts in evidence, the Constitution, & the common good clearly require. Vote to acquit the President." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Jeanne Shaheen Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Feb. 4, 2020 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Thune Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2020 Congressman Cohen Announces He Will Not Attend Trump's State of the Union Address Rep.Steve Cohen
Feb. 3, 2020 Jayapal Releases 2019 Year In Review Casework Report Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Senators will soon hear closing arguments from House managers & the President's defense team, bringing this show trial closer to its rigged conclusion. The American people wanted the truth--in rushing to an ending without witnesses or documents, the Senate is failing them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "The amazing thing for all the rhetoric of President Trump's lawyers: They gave no rebuttal of specifics, of the articles, of the need for witnesses and documents. It was an overwhelmingly powerful case made by the House Managers and by Adam Schiff. His speech today moved me." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepAdamSchiff 's performance as leader of the House managers earned him my respect for his mastery of the case, his passion for his cause, and his calmness as he and his team faced the brunt of the personal attacks from President Trump and his followers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed about Impeachment Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Note to editors and producers: please do not refer to the "Senate Impeachment Trial." There were no sworn witnesses, no documents, no evidence, and clearly no trial. Please refer to it as "That Senate Impeachment Thing."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Here's the bottom line: * Trump didn't commit a crime. * There's nothing impeachable here. * He will be acquitted. @realDonaldTrump has been hard at work for the American people. Time for Democrats to give up their impeachment hoax. Enough is enough." Rep.Steve Scalise
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Brooklyn's very own Shirley Chisholm was a true trailblazer. Not only was she the first African American woman elected to Congress--she was also the first African American person to seek a presidential nomination from a major party. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans keep voting for a sham trial without witnesses or documents. Make no mistake: The full truth will eventually come out, and Senate Republicans will have to answer for their cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2020 CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Joni Ernst Sen.Joni Ernst
Feb. 2, 2020 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Adam Schiff Sen.Adam Schiff
Feb. 1, 2020 Statement on Senate Vote to Block Witnesses and Documents Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2020 Herald Tribune - Article by Earle Kimel, Steube covers wide-ranging topics with South County Tiger Bay Rep.Greg Steube
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Bolton's book has been buried in the same White House file as President Trump's tax returns. Yesterday, Senate Republicans succeeded in guaranteeing the information Bolton has will come out only after this proceeding." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The drip, drip, drip of potentially damning evidence continues. Every single Republican Senator voted to endorse the White House cover-up of witnesses and documents. Make no mistake: The full truth will eventually come out & Republicans will have to answer for their cover-up." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 1, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview Of Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) On Impeachment Sen.Tina Smith
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Courtney Statement On Senate Vote To Block Witnesses And Documents Rep.Joe Courtney
Jan. 31, 2020 Cornyn: Time to End "Partisan, Half-Baked' Impeachment Sen.John Cornyn
Jan. 31, 2020 Shaheen Condemns Vote Preventing Witnesses in Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Jan. 31, 2020 Wicker Votes to Conclude Impeachment Trial Sen.Roger Wicker
Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Senate Impeachment Vote on Witness Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Senator Fischer Statement on Impeachment Witnesses Vote Sen.Deb Fischer
Jan. 31, 2020 Rounds: We've Done our Due Diligence, It's Time to Get Back to Doing the People's Work Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2020 Sen. Lee Statement on Not Needing More Witnesses Sen.Mike Lee
Jan. 31, 2020 Murkowski's Statement on Senate Impeachment Process Vote Sen.Lisa Murkowski
Jan. 31, 2020 Klobuchar Statement on Failed Vote on Whether to Allow Witnesses or Documents in Trump Impeachment Trial Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Jan. 31, 2020 Rep. Frankel Statement on Senate Vote Against Calling Witnesses in Impeachment Trial Rep.Lois Frankel
Jan. 31, 2020 House Managers Statement on Senate Blocking Witnesses and Documents Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on War Powers Rep.Marc Veasey
Jan. 31, 2020 House Democrats Take Action to Reassert Congress's Authority on Matters of War and Peace Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "On Thursday, the House will vote on a resolution to disapprove of Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid. His goal is clear: reduce access to health care & affordable Rx drugs. The House will not allow this challenge to health care access go unanswered." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "At 11am--I said truth will eventually come out Little did we know lightning would soon strike Bolton says he sat with Pres. Trump, Mulvaney, Giuliani, & Cipollone: They talked about letting Ukraine's president know they wanted sham political investigations Truth will come out" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 House Managers Statement on Senate Blocking Witnesses and Documents Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Jan. 31, 2020 King Statement After Senate Blocks New Witnesses Sen.Angus King
Jan. 31, 2020 Murphy Statement on Failed Witness Vote Sen.Chris Murphy
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Testimony and direct evidence from John Bolton would go to the heart of this impeachment trial- abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The American people want the truth. John Bolton has it and the Senate cannot vote to ignore it." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "I forced a vote to subpoena Mulvaney, Bolton, Duffy, and Blair and White House, OMB, Department of Defense, and State Department documents. But Senate Republicans voted for a cover-up and a sham trial." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2020 Boozman Votes to Move Impeachment Trial to Next Stage Sen.John Boozman
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