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They could move a number of less controversial nominees right now. Right now, they want to sideline Senator Feinstein, so they can ram through the worst four as well. – Mitch McConnell	Found on CNN 1 year ago
It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role, lionsgate did not directly address one of the most controversial aspects of Jacksons story - his trial on child sex abuse charges in 2005 and additional allegations against the singer featured in the 2019 documentary. – Graham King	Found on Reuters 1 year ago
This is something we have done in the past with other organizations, if you choose to use the images of guns in the future and would like to plan an event under our Freedom of Expression Act or host a Controversial Event, we can have that conversation, but because you are just wanting to table this week, these are my requirements. If these changes can not be made, then you will not be allowed to table on campus tomorrow. – Student Organizations Sarah Giacomini	Found on FOX News 1 year ago
It’s undeniable that many of the more controversial members within the Republican conference will be elevated, it potentially presents a challenge for Republicans in swing districts who will often find themselves at odds with a more conservative or populist policy agenda. it is going to put them in positions to make tougher votes. And votes ultimately become ads in campaigns. – Ken Spain	Found on CNN 1 year ago
If Democrats wanted these controversial items so badly, they had two years to move them across the floor. – Mitch McConnell	Found on FOX News 1 year ago
People can get upset at the fact that someone resigned. I'm much more focused on the fact that people are harming themselves and, sometimes, taking their own lives, because of bigotry and prejudice. (in response to criticism for his views on ex-Essendon FC CEO Andrew Thorburn’s links to a controversial church, saying the issues are “much much bigger” than a footy club) – Daniel Andrews	added by anonymous 1 year ago
We’re thrilled to celebrate a victory for Rosa today, but it is deeply regrettable that this law-abiding woman was subjected to distressing, drawn-out criminal proceedings in the first place, no doubt due to her pro-life stance, this follows a worrying trend in law enforcement where individuals are routinely arrested simply because their views are considered to be controversial or offensive. – Jeremiah Igunnubole	Found on FOX News 1 year ago
If I have to be controversial to get the truth out, I'm not afraid of that. And that would make me dangerous,'cause I'm not afraid. – Jena Griswold	Found on CNN 1 year ago
I recall our first vote a year ago or more on the first Pfizer authorization, i was one of the 17 votes in favor. I remember those early discussions -- even then, should the 16 - and 17-year-olds be included ? At that point, that was a controversial topic that was being discussed. And here we are now, as a committee unanimously recommending authorization down to 6 months of age. So we've come a long way. – Ofer Levy	Found on CNN 1 year ago
It is not only concerning that Austin ISD students were reportedly being asked to keep sexual materials being discussed confidential; but it is also illegal under Texas State Law. The Texas Legislature has made it very clear that when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge. I will continue to stand up for the children of Texas. The controversial sexual agenda of the radical left does not belong in the classroom and these types of issues should most certainly not be discussed behind the backs of parents. – Ken Paxton	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
The state bars will see through this thinly veiled tactic to foment a chilling effect upon lawyers from doing our job and zealously representing clients that are political and even controversial, democrats don't have to agree with President Trump's opinions and claims, but that is not a basis upon which to sanction his lawyers. – Jenna Ellis	Found on CNN 2 years ago
The lack of proactive policing is also driven by a perception that there’s a lack of support for the police and a concern of if they get involved in any type of controversial incident how it’s going to be handled by the administration and the district attorney, you put all that together you have a recipe for disaster. – Joe Sullivan	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I just said, everybody is welcome, it's nothing controversial, it's just about every bar and restaurant in the United States should be doing welcoming everybody. – Eric Flannery	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I thought I was saying water is wet, i didn’t even think it was controversial. – Jemele Hill	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Mel Gibson and other controversial A-listers still draw audiences despite major scandals in their careers, so it’s impossible to guess which sins moviegoers will and won’t forgive, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Baldwin’s decision to make a movie so soonafter the shooting will deter many moviegoers from visiting theaters to see'97 Minutes.'. – Dave Quast of Red Banyan	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
If you're a left-winger, which most ESPN employees are, the idea of comparing Chinese genocide to American controversial political issues seems like an equivalent position. It is not, there is no equivalent position in the United States to Chinese government-sponsored genocide. It is insane that anyone could think to make that case. – Clay Travis	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I've done a lot of things that were somewhat controversial and they've worked out, she's solid. – President Trump	Found on CNN 2 years ago
At the end of the day, this isn't about immigration policy. This is about caring for children who are already here and that should be non-controversial. That should be nonpartisan. – Nathan Bult	Found on CNN 2 years ago
I'm not trying to promote misinformation, I'm not trying to be controversial. I've never tried to do anything with this podcast other than just talk to people and have interesting conversations. – Joe Rogan	Found on CNN 2 years ago
I'm not trying to promote misinformation, I'm not trying to be controversial, i've never tried to do anything with this podcast other than to just talk to people. – Joe Rogan	Found on CNN 2 years ago
The Board of Education welcomes public comment and appreciates that there will always be passionate testimony when controversial issues are considered, but it is critical that we listen to each other with respect and follow meeting rules so that everyone can be heard. – Alan Bookman	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Both federal courts to consider this controversial mandate have struck it down as bad for patients, bad for doctors and bad for religious liberty, it is past time for this administration to stop forcing doctors to go against conscience and sound medical judgment and to start respecting their Hippocratic Oath to ‘do no harm.’. – Luke Goodrich	Found on FOX News 2 years ago
I think the Fed can and should be ahead, in the sense of that it’s their job to supervise banks, climate change is clearly a material threat to the banks and they have to supervise that... supervisors ought be getting on with this quietly in the background. Most of the banks recognize it’s a financial risk. It shouldn’t be that controversial. – Paul Fisher	Found on Reuters 2 years ago
How impartial and thorough this investigation will be is anyone’s guess, my concern is exactly what information will be shared with Pitt alumni and Pennsylvania taxpayers. Many questions remain unanswered. As an alumnus of Pitt, it troubles me to see my alma mater become a national hub for training students in controversial fetal experimentation, using staff employed by Planned Parenthood – the nation’s largest abortion business. – Cheryl Allen	Found on FOX News 2 years ago

They could move a number of less controversial nominees right now. Right now, they want to sideline Senator Feinstein, so they can ram through the worst four as well.

– Mitch McConnell

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role, lionsgate did not directly address one of the most controversial aspects of Jacksons story - his trial on child sex abuse charges in 2005 and additional allegations against the singer featured in the 2019 documentary.

– Graham King

Found on Reuters
1 year ago

This is something we have done in the past with other organizations, if you choose to use the images of guns in the future and would like to plan an event under our Freedom of Expression Act or host a Controversial Event, we can have that conversation, but because you are just wanting to table this week, these are my requirements. If these changes can not be made, then you will not be allowed to table on campus tomorrow.

– Student Organizations Sarah Giacomini

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

It’s undeniable that many of the more controversial members within the Republican conference will be elevated, it potentially presents a challenge for Republicans in swing districts who will often find themselves at odds with a more conservative or populist policy agenda. it is going to put them in positions to make tougher votes. And votes ultimately become ads in campaigns.

– Ken Spain

Found on CNN
1 year ago

If Democrats wanted these controversial items so badly, they had two years to move them across the floor.

– Mitch McConnell

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

People can get upset at the fact that someone resigned. I'm much more focused on the fact that people are harming themselves and, sometimes, taking their own lives, because of bigotry and prejudice. (in response to criticism for his views on ex-Essendon FC CEO Andrew Thorburn’s links to a controversial church, saying the issues are “much much bigger” than a footy club)

– Daniel Andrews

added by anonymous
1 year ago

We’re thrilled to celebrate a victory for Rosa today, but it is deeply regrettable that this law-abiding woman was subjected to distressing, drawn-out criminal proceedings in the first place, no doubt due to her pro-life stance, this follows a worrying trend in law enforcement where individuals are routinely arrested simply because their views are considered to be controversial or offensive.

– Jeremiah Igunnubole

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

If I have to be controversial to get the truth out, I'm not afraid of that. And that would make me dangerous,'cause I'm not afraid.

– Jena Griswold

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I recall our first vote a year ago or more on the first Pfizer authorization, i was one of the 17 votes in favor. I remember those early discussions -- even then, should the 16 - and 17-year-olds be included ? At that point, that was a controversial topic that was being discussed. And here we are now, as a committee unanimously recommending authorization down to 6 months of age. So we've come a long way.

– Ofer Levy

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It is not only concerning that Austin ISD students were reportedly being asked to keep sexual materials being discussed confidential; but it is also illegal under Texas State Law. The Texas Legislature has made it very clear that when it comes to sex education, parents—not school districts—are in charge. I will continue to stand up for the children of Texas. The controversial sexual agenda of the radical left does not belong in the classroom and these types of issues should most certainly not be discussed behind the backs of parents.

– Ken Paxton

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

The state bars will see through this thinly veiled tactic to foment a chilling effect upon lawyers from doing our job and zealously representing clients that are political and even controversial, democrats don't have to agree with President Trump's opinions and claims, but that is not a basis upon which to sanction his lawyers.

– Jenna Ellis

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The lack of proactive policing is also driven by a perception that there’s a lack of support for the police and a concern of if they get involved in any type of controversial incident how it’s going to be handled by the administration and the district attorney, you put all that together you have a recipe for disaster.

– Joe Sullivan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I just said, everybody is welcome, it's nothing controversial, it's just about every bar and restaurant in the United States should be doing welcoming everybody.

– Eric Flannery

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I thought I was saying water is wet, i didn’t even think it was controversial.

– Jemele Hill

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Mel Gibson and other controversial A-listers still draw audiences despite major scandals in their careers, so it’s impossible to guess which sins moviegoers will and won’t forgive, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Baldwin’s decision to make a movie so soonafter the shooting will deter many moviegoers from visiting theaters to see'97 Minutes.'.

– Dave Quast of Red Banyan

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

If you're a left-winger, which most ESPN employees are, the idea of comparing Chinese genocide to American controversial political issues seems like an equivalent position. It is not, there is no equivalent position in the United States to Chinese government-sponsored genocide. It is insane that anyone could think to make that case.

– Clay Travis

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I've done a lot of things that were somewhat controversial and they've worked out, she's solid.

– President Trump

Found on CNN
2 years ago

At the end of the day, this isn't about immigration policy. This is about caring for children who are already here and that should be non-controversial. That should be nonpartisan.

– Nathan Bult

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I'm not trying to promote misinformation, I'm not trying to be controversial. I've never tried to do anything with this podcast other than just talk to people and have interesting conversations.

– Joe Rogan

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I'm not trying to promote misinformation, I'm not trying to be controversial, i've never tried to do anything with this podcast other than to just talk to people.

– Joe Rogan

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The Board of Education welcomes public comment and appreciates that there will always be passionate testimony when controversial issues are considered, but it is critical that we listen to each other with respect and follow meeting rules so that everyone can be heard.

– Alan Bookman

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

Both federal courts to consider this controversial mandate have struck it down as bad for patients, bad for doctors and bad for religious liberty, it is past time for this administration to stop forcing doctors to go against conscience and sound medical judgment and to start respecting their Hippocratic Oath to ‘do no harm.’.

– Luke Goodrich

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

I think the Fed can and should be ahead, in the sense of that it’s their job to supervise banks, climate change is clearly a material threat to the banks and they have to supervise that... supervisors ought be getting on with this quietly in the background. Most of the banks recognize it’s a financial risk. It shouldn’t be that controversial.

– Paul Fisher

Found on Reuters
2 years ago

How impartial and thorough this investigation will be is anyone’s guess, my concern is exactly what information will be shared with Pitt alumni and Pennsylvania taxpayers. Many questions remain unanswered. As an alumnus of Pitt, it troubles me to see my alma mater become a national hub for training students in controversial fetal experimentation, using staff employed by Planned Parenthood – the nation’s largest abortion business.

– Cheryl Allen

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

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