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up·hold·ing

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  1. Mark Brnovich:

    It is illegal and unconscionable for the federal government to force the release of dangerous criminals into Arizona communities when they are required to be deported by statute, upholding the rule of law and preserving public safety must always come before any political or special interest group agendas.

  2. Beau Biden:

    In my State of the Union address, I announced that we would propose expanding disability and health benefits to veterans suffering from nine rare respiratory cancers, today, the Department of Veterans Affairs is delivering on that promise and upholding that sacred obligation to the women and men who have worn the uniform of our country.

  3. Mark Milley:

    He's tough. He's combat seasoned. He's smart and has a deep understanding of Europe and Russia, chris Cavoli is the right officer in the right job at the right time. … We are at that pivotal moment, a transition period in history. And EUCOM makes it matter. You are upholding the rules based international order... You are protecting America's vital interests. And, importantly, you are preventing Great Power war.

  4. James Willcox:

    It’s up to the guide to make sure that our female tourists are respectable, the guys are responsible for upholding certain values and if they do n’t, they’re shamed.

  5. Mark Brnovich:

    A Pima County judge lifted an injunction that was placed on Arizona's abortion statute, we applaud the court for upholding the will of the legislature and providing clarity and uniformity on this important issue. I have and will continue to protect the most vulnerable Arizonans.


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