Ilhan Omar

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Score 166
12/10/2025, 11:42:12 PM
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Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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17d
Republicans also removed an Afghan relocation legislation from the final NDAA, abandoning the very allies who risked their lives to help American service members.

At a time when families in Minnesota’s 5th District are struggling with rising costs, when our schools and social
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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17d
It increases funding for defense contractors who profit from global instability and it advances a vision of national security rooted in militarization instead of diplomacy, human rights, or community wellbeing.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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17d
This year’s NDAA authorizes nearly $900 billion for the Pentagon, more than we spend on education, health, climate, and poverty programs combined.

It pours billions into weapons systems the Pentagon itself has said it does not need.
Rep. Ilhan Omar
@Ilhan
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17d
Today I voted ‘NO’ on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot continue writing blank checks for endless war while millions of Americans struggle to afford housing, healthcare, and basic necessities.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the allocation of military budgets and the balance of power in military decision-making, which are significant public issues. The tone is critical yet supportive of service members' needs, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and caution against unchecked executive powers.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the safety of service members while critiquing excessive spending. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding by highlighting the need for balance between safety and fiscal responsibility. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of military spending and executive powers without personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses influence to advocate for responsible governance and fiscal prudence, aiming for societal betterment. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech by responsibly critiquing government policies and military spending. [+1]