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I initiated a moratorium against the death penalty in Washington State in 2014, and our rationale for that decision was affirmed by our (state) Supreme Court decision in 2018, when they invalidated the death penalty statute, they made clear, and we know this to be true, that the penalty has been applied unequally and in a racially insensitive manner. – Jay Inslee	Found on CNN 1 year ago
George Gascon now claims last month's appellate ruling was ‘ an unprecedented decision with untold consequences, compare that to George Gascon PR spin last month that the ruling somehow, and I quote, ’ affirmed George Gascon ability to pursue George Gascon policy goals in the furtherance of justice. – Eric George	Found on FOX News 1 year ago
Supreme Court scares the daylights out of me because many of the rights we enjoy -- especially the LGBTQ + community -- are based on unenumerated rights under the 14th Amendment, the right to privacy, and the belief that if The Constitution doesn't specifically in writing outline that right, i.e. the right to privacy, then all of those rights that have been affirmed for us that are based on the right to privacy under the 14th Amendment are at risk. – James Obergefell	Found on CNN 1 year ago
When they affirmed the death penalty, they also affirmed a responsibility ... to actually move that population on death row out and to get them working. – Gavin Newsom	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
We affirmed a unified NATOapproach toward Russia balancing deterrence and dialogue, and stressed our unwavering support for Ukraine. – Wendy Sherman	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I am confident that because I won the only valid election for chairman of the Fulton County Republican Party that the [county] delegates' choice and the Fifth District’s decision will be affirmed in the event my challenger appeals, i look forward to getting this internal party matter resolved so that the Fulton GOP and I can concentrate on expanding our base and winning the partisan elections next year. – Trey Kelly	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
As we have said from the time the district attorney announced charges against Mr. Manafort, this is a case that should never have been brought because the dismissed indictment is a clear violation of New York law, as the trial court held, and the Appellate Division affirmed, the people's arguments' all far short' of triggering an exception to double jeopardy that would justify this prosecution. – Todd Blanche	Found on CNN 3 years ago
Pope Francis ... has affirmed that the Catholic Church needs more women in leadership positions. In the Vatican and the Roman Curia, he is gradually preparing the ground. – Vatican News	Found on FOX News 3 years ago
Ambassador Grenell has not asked me to leave. In fact, he has encouraged and affirmed his support for my position here in the organization. I have not asked to depart nor discussed resignation in any way. – Shelby Pierson	Found on CNN 3 years ago
Ambassador Grenell has not asked me to leave, in fact, Ambassador Grenell has encouraged and affirmed Ambassador Grenell support for my position here in the organization. – Shelby Pierson	Found on CNN 4 years ago
We bear no ill will toward the individual, his family, we pray for the best for all of them. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP The actions of Jack Wilson , 71 and other armed churchgoers have drawn praise from some Texas lawmakers and gun-rights advocates. Texas officials hailed the states gun laws, including a measure enacted this year that affirmed the right of licensed handgun holders to carry a weapon inside places of worship unless a facility bans them. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on how licensed gun owners helped take down the shooter and save lives. In an exclusive interview Monday night on. – Jack Cummings	Found on FOX News 4 years ago
Survivors now have a chance to have( their) voice heard, acknowledged, affirmed, believed, supported. – Jeff Anderson	Found on CNN 5 years ago
In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushners security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone, that was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time. – Peter Mirijanian	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Our nations must stand up for the rule of law and support the leader who the Venezuelan people have affirmed as their legitimate interim president. – Mike Pompeo	Found on CNN 5 years ago
Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers deserve the right to choose how they identify and to live with respect and dignity, new York City respects your gender identity and the right to have it affirmed on your birth certificate. – Bill de Blasio	Found on CNN 5 years ago
We have affirmed our shared commitment to addressing the current challenge, the caravans will not be permitted to enter The Post. – Mike Pompeo	Found on CNN 5 years ago
The commission issued an order requiringPhillipsto cease and desist discriminating against same-sex couples, and the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed. But the commission violatedPhillips‘ rights, [Supreme CourtJustice Anthony] Kennedy said, because its ‘treatment of his case has some elements of a clear and impermissible hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs that motivated his objection.’ Kennedy cited the comments of one commissioner, who said religion has been used to justify all kinds of discrimination throughout history, including slavery and the Holocaust…. – The Journal	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
In response to the President's assessment of a deficit in the oil market, King Salman affirmed that the Kingdom maintains a two million barrel per day spare capacity, which it will prudently use if and when necessary to ensure market balance and stability, and in coordination with its producer partners, to respond to any eventuality. – Democratic House	Found on CNN 5 years ago
In 2012, fiancs Charlie Craig and David Mullins attempted to order a cake to celebrate Charlie Craig and David Mullins upcoming wedding, from the Masterpiece Cakeshop, in Lakewood, Colo. Jack Phillips, Jack Phillips, told Charlie Craig and David Mullins Jack Phillips would sell Charlie Craig and David Mullins any other baked goods in Jack Phillips store, but would not design a wedding cake because it was in conflict with Jack Phillips Christian beliefs. Charlie Craig and Charlie Craig and David Mullins filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which ruled in Charlie Craig and David Mullins favor, as did the Colorado Court of Appeals. In its determination in favor of Jack Phillips, the high court did not alter Colorado's anti-discrimination law, instead the case turned on the way in which the baker was treated by Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote,... some of the commissioners at the commission's formal, public hearings endorsed the view that religious beliefs can not legitimately be carried into the public sphere or commercial domain, disparaged Philips' faith as despicable and characterized it as merely rhetorical, and compared Justice Anthony Kennedy invocation of Justice Anthony Kennedy sincerely held religious beliefs to defenses of slavery and the holocaust. Charlie Craig, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, and the ACLU, which assisted in the case, agreed, on that part of the decision. We never disagreed about Charlie Craig religious convictions, we just think when you open the doors to the public, you have to serve everyone equally. Kristen Waggoner, Jack Phillips attorney, insists this isn't about discrimination, but religious freedom, which Kristen Waggoner said the high court affirmed. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips lost 40 percent of Jack Phillips business after the initial lawsuit was filed six years ago. Jack Phillips has since been forced to lay off workers. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips hopes the ruling will boost business. – Charlie Craig	Found on FOX News 5 years ago
We are pleased the court affirmed these rights, especially during these currently troubling times for women in the workplace. – Jessica Newman	Found on FOX News 6 years ago
Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago, America always affirmed that liberty comes from our creator. Our rights are given to us by God, and no earthly force can ever take those rights away. That is why my administration is transferring power out of Washington and returning that power back where it belongs to the people, our religious liberty is enshrined in the very first amendment in the Bill of Rights. The American founders invoked our creator four times in the Declaration of Independence, said Trump. Benjamin Franklin reminded his colleagues at the Constitutional Convention to begin by bowing their heads in prayer. Inscribed on our currency are the words: ‘In God We Trust.’. – Donald Trump	Found on FOX News 6 years ago
Today the judge affirmed that Daniel does not pose any risk to public safety, we are thrilled he will soon be home with his family. – Luis Cortes	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
Thirty years ago, a different Republican Senate rejected Senator Sessions’ nomination to a federal judgeship. In doing so, that Senate affirmed that there can be no compromise with racism; no negotiation with hate. Today, a new Republican Senate must decide whether self-interest and political cowardice will prevent them from once again doing what is right. – Carrie Severino	Found on FOX News 7 years ago
Today's landmark ruling affirmed that our law does not permit the punishment of the homeless for simply being homeless. – Jessie Rossman	Found on Reuters 7 years ago

I initiated a moratorium against the death penalty in Washington State in 2014, and our rationale for that decision was affirmed by our (state) Supreme Court decision in 2018, when they invalidated the death penalty statute, they made clear, and we know this to be true, that the penalty has been applied unequally and in a racially insensitive manner.

– Jay Inslee

Found on CNN
1 year ago

George Gascon now claims last month's appellate ruling was ‘ an unprecedented decision with untold consequences, compare that to George Gascon PR spin last month that the ruling somehow, and I quote, ’ affirmed George Gascon ability to pursue George Gascon policy goals in the furtherance of justice.

– Eric George

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Supreme Court scares the daylights out of me because many of the rights we enjoy -- especially the LGBTQ + community -- are based on unenumerated rights under the 14th Amendment, the right to privacy, and the belief that if The Constitution doesn't specifically in writing outline that right, i.e. the right to privacy, then all of those rights that have been affirmed for us that are based on the right to privacy under the 14th Amendment are at risk.

– James Obergefell

Found on CNN
1 year ago

When they affirmed the death penalty, they also affirmed a responsibility ... to actually move that population on death row out and to get them working.

– Gavin Newsom

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

We affirmed a unified NATOapproach toward Russia balancing deterrence and dialogue, and stressed our unwavering support for Ukraine.

– Wendy Sherman

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I am confident that because I won the only valid election for chairman of the Fulton County Republican Party that the [county] delegates' choice and the Fifth District’s decision will be affirmed in the event my challenger appeals, i look forward to getting this internal party matter resolved so that the Fulton GOP and I can concentrate on expanding our base and winning the partisan elections next year.

– Trey Kelly

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

As we have said from the time the district attorney announced charges against Mr. Manafort, this is a case that should never have been brought because the dismissed indictment is a clear violation of New York law, as the trial court held, and the Appellate Division affirmed, the people's arguments' all far short' of triggering an exception to double jeopardy that would justify this prosecution.

– Todd Blanche

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Pope Francis ... has affirmed that the Catholic Church needs more women in leadership positions. In the Vatican and the Roman Curia, he is gradually preparing the ground.

– Vatican News

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Ambassador Grenell has not asked me to leave. In fact, he has encouraged and affirmed his support for my position here in the organization. I have not asked to depart nor discussed resignation in any way.

– Shelby Pierson

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Ambassador Grenell has not asked me to leave, in fact, Ambassador Grenell has encouraged and affirmed Ambassador Grenell support for my position here in the organization.

– Shelby Pierson

Found on CNN
4 years ago

We bear no ill will toward the individual, his family, we pray for the best for all of them. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP The actions of Jack Wilson , 71 and other armed churchgoers have drawn praise from some Texas lawmakers and gun-rights advocates. Texas officials hailed the states gun laws, including a measure enacted this year that affirmed the right of licensed handgun holders to carry a weapon inside places of worship unless a facility bans them. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on how licensed gun owners helped take down the shooter and save lives. In an exclusive interview Monday night on.

– Jack Cummings

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

Survivors now have a chance to have( their) voice heard, acknowledged, affirmed, believed, supported.

– Jeff Anderson

Found on CNN
5 years ago

In 2018, White House and security clearance officials affirmed that Mr. Kushners security clearance was handled in the regular process with no pressure from anyone, that was conveyed to the media at the time, and new stories, if accurate, do not change what was affirmed at the time.

– Peter Mirijanian

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

Our nations must stand up for the rule of law and support the leader who the Venezuelan people have affirmed as their legitimate interim president.

– Mike Pompeo

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Transgender and gender non-conforming New Yorkers deserve the right to choose how they identify and to live with respect and dignity, new York City respects your gender identity and the right to have it affirmed on your birth certificate.

– Bill de Blasio

Found on CNN
5 years ago

We have affirmed our shared commitment to addressing the current challenge, the caravans will not be permitted to enter The Post.

– Mike Pompeo

Found on CNN
5 years ago

The commission issued an order requiringPhillipsto cease and desist discriminating against same-sex couples, and the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed. But the commission violatedPhillips‘ rights, [Supreme CourtJustice Anthony] Kennedy said, because its ‘treatment of his case has some elements of a clear and impermissible hostility toward the sincere religious beliefs that motivated his objection.’ Kennedy cited the comments of one commissioner, who said religion has been used to justify all kinds of discrimination throughout history, including slavery and the Holocaust….

– The Journal

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

In response to the President's assessment of a deficit in the oil market, King Salman affirmed that the Kingdom maintains a two million barrel per day spare capacity, which it will prudently use if and when necessary to ensure market balance and stability, and in coordination with its producer partners, to respond to any eventuality.

– Democratic House

Found on CNN
5 years ago

In 2012, fiancs Charlie Craig and David Mullins attempted to order a cake to celebrate Charlie Craig and David Mullins upcoming wedding, from the Masterpiece Cakeshop, in Lakewood, Colo. Jack Phillips, Jack Phillips, told Charlie Craig and David Mullins Jack Phillips would sell Charlie Craig and David Mullins any other baked goods in Jack Phillips store, but would not design a wedding cake because it was in conflict with Jack Phillips Christian beliefs. Charlie Craig and Charlie Craig and David Mullins filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which ruled in Charlie Craig and David Mullins favor, as did the Colorado Court of Appeals. In its determination in favor of Jack Phillips, the high court did not alter Colorado's anti-discrimination law, instead the case turned on the way in which the baker was treated by Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote,... some of the commissioners at the commission's formal, public hearings endorsed the view that religious beliefs can not legitimately be carried into the public sphere or commercial domain, disparaged Philips' faith as despicable and characterized it as merely rhetorical, and compared Justice Anthony Kennedy invocation of Justice Anthony Kennedy sincerely held religious beliefs to defenses of slavery and the holocaust. Charlie Craig, Charlie Craig and David Mullins, and the ACLU, which assisted in the case, agreed, on that part of the decision. We never disagreed about Charlie Craig religious convictions, we just think when you open the doors to the public, you have to serve everyone equally. Kristen Waggoner, Jack Phillips attorney, insists this isn't about discrimination, but religious freedom, which Kristen Waggoner said the high court affirmed. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips lost 40 percent of Jack Phillips business after the initial lawsuit was filed six years ago. Jack Phillips has since been forced to lay off workers. Jack Phillips said Jack Phillips hopes the ruling will boost business.

– Charlie Craig

Found on FOX News
5 years ago

We are pleased the court affirmed these rights, especially during these currently troubling times for women in the workplace.

– Jessica Newman

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago, America always affirmed that liberty comes from our creator. Our rights are given to us by God, and no earthly force can ever take those rights away. That is why my administration is transferring power out of Washington and returning that power back where it belongs to the people, our religious liberty is enshrined in the very first amendment in the Bill of Rights. The American founders invoked our creator four times in the Declaration of Independence, said Trump. Benjamin Franklin reminded his colleagues at the Constitutional Convention to begin by bowing their heads in prayer. Inscribed on our currency are the words: ‘In God We Trust.’.

– Donald Trump

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

Today the judge affirmed that Daniel does not pose any risk to public safety, we are thrilled he will soon be home with his family.

– Luis Cortes

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

Thirty years ago, a different Republican Senate rejected Senator Sessions’ nomination to a federal judgeship. In doing so, that Senate affirmed that there can be no compromise with racism; no negotiation with hate. Today, a new Republican Senate must decide whether self-interest and political cowardice will prevent them from once again doing what is right.

– Carrie Severino

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

Today's landmark ruling affirmed that our law does not permit the punishment of the homeless for simply being homeless.

– Jessie Rossman

Found on Reuters
7 years ago

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