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Serving the State of Oklahoma in the United States Senate

Oklahoma and Washington, DC
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Joined December 2010
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  1. Dec 24

    From my family to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    63 replies 25 retweets 312 likes
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  2. Dec 22

    I joined this morning to discuss options to end the shutdown and fund border security. I also outlined my solution to end gov’t shutdowns in a simple way.

    180 replies 46 retweets 169 likes
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  3. Dec 21

    We can fund the government and ensure our borders are secure. No reason to do a CR. The Senate can pass the real appropriations bill and increase funding for the border.

    219 replies 84 retweets 387 likes
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  4. Dec 21

    The Constitution protects our right to live our faith or have no faith at all. It doesn’t choose one or the other. I thank the for supporting the 1st Amdt rights of all people, including college students. We need to respect the 1st Amdt rights of all.

    Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Student Group's First Amendment Case Against University of Iowa
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  5. Dec 20

    Our nation is safer, stronger, and better because of the long career of Jim Mattis. He leaves with the respect of our nation, the women and men of our Armed Services, and our allies. His leadership will be missed.

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  6. Dec 20

    Today, released a proposal to reform work requirements for healthy adults w/o children receiving SNAP benefits. SNAP recipients need temporary & supplemental assistance to lift them out of poverty.This is a good step in the right direction for families and people.

    Learn more about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( ): Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents -
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  7. Dec 19

    Instead of finding common ground & resolving our differences on nat’l security, this Congress wants to just punt away the hard decisions. I hope we use this time to work out the disagreements that keep us from governing properly. —>

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    Dec 19

    Lankford encouraged by visit to Afghanistan via

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  9. Dec 19

    TUNE IN: I will be joining at 6:20am CT & at 7:06am CT.

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  10. Dec 18

    Tonight, Congress passed the to make reforms to federal criminal justice while remaining tough on crime. The bill balances the need to keep our communities safe while providing an opportunity for prisoners to earn a 2nd chance. Read more here

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  11. Dec 18

    Had the opportunity to travel to Afghanistan last weekend to conduct intel oversight on current US operations on the ground. It was an honor to represent OK families & personally thank the men & women serving in Afghanistan this Christmas season.

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  12. Dec 17

    The Laura Dester Children’s Center will serve as a short-term residential treatment center for children with intellectual disabilities & behavioral issues. I thank & Liberty of Oklahoma for the way they continue to serve Oklahomans by reopening the center in Tulsa.

    We will be sharing an exciting announcement regarding the Laura Dester Children’s Center very soon!
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  13. Dec 16

    I have a solution--pass the LIFT Act. Tax reform was designed to simplify tax filing, not make it more complicated.

    Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the parking benefits that churches, synagogues, hospitals, colleges and other nonprofits offer their employees are now taxable
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  14. Dec 15

    Today marks 227 years since the ratification of the . Our founders established our national values & worked to safeguard the many freedoms we hold dear. We should continue to press to ensure those rights are preserved for current & future generations.

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  15. Dec 14

    As US leaders negotiate trade deals, it’s important we never forget our greatest export is our American values, which is why my Trade Promotion Authority amendment that passed in 2015 plays an important role to uphold the dignity of every person.

    America should continue to share our values w/the world & it is important we address countries w/major violations of religious freedom. Thank you & for designating these 10 Countries of Particular Concern
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  16. Dec 14

    America should continue to share our values w/the world & it is important we address countries w/major violations of religious freedom. Thank you & for designating these 10 Countries of Particular Concern

    Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, but too many countries engage in or tolerate systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of . Today, we announced those countries of particular concern.
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  17. Dec 13

    Today, I opposed a resolution to end US military efforts in Yemen. Our withdrawal will only make a bad situation worse for the Yemeni people. The US military is currently only engaged with terrorist entities in Yemen such as al-Qaeda and ISIS.

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  18. Dec 13

    Happy 382nd birthday, National Guard! Thank you for being America’s first military responders & for serving our great nation.

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  19. Dec 13

    ICYMI: Yesterday, I spoke with Lee on to talk border security & funding the remainder of federal government by next Friday.

    Will There Be A Government Shutdown? Sen. Lankford | Lee Matthews | News Radio 1000 KTOK
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  20. Dec 12

    Thank you for your encouragement, leadership, and commitment to defending the fundamental value of religious freedom for all people. You will be sorely missed, but our nation will be forever grateful for your service in the US Senate.

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