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Transcript: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on “Face the Nation,” July 23, 2023

The following is a transcript of an interview with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, that aired on “Face the Nation” on July 23, 2023. MARGARET BRENNAN: We now turn to the current governor of the state of New Jersey, Democrat Phil Murphy, who joins us from Middletown. Good …

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McCaul says Pence “avoided a major constitutional crisis” on Jan. 6

Washington — Republican Rep. Michael McCaul said Sunday that former Vice President Mike Pence “avoided a major constitutional crisis” with his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and echoed Pence’s remarks condemning former President Donald Trump for pushing false claims the 2020 presidential election was rife with voter fraud. “Vice President Pence …

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This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Jan. 29, 2023: McCarthy, Warner, Rubio, Demings

“Face the Nation” Guest Lineup: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — (R) California Sen. Mark Warner — (D) Virginia, Senate Intelligence Committee chairman  Sen. Marco Rubio — (R) Florida, Senate Intelligence Committee vice chairma Former Rep. Val Demings — (D) Florida How to watch “Face the Nation” Date: Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 TV: “Face the …

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Transcript: Rep. Karen Bass on “Face the Nation,” Nov. 20, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California that aired Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: We go now to Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass, who made history last week when she became the first woman and the first Black …

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Manchin says climate and tax deal “all about” fighting inflation

Washington — Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, defended Democrats’ new climate and tax deal from criticisms that it will raise taxes across all income brackets and harm the economy, saying the package unveiled last week is “all about” combating inflation. “This is fighting inflation,” Manchin said Sunday on …

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Transcript: Representative James Clyburn on “Face the Nation,” February 27, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Representative James Clyburn of South Carolina that aired Sunday, February 27, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation. Two years ago, South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn urged President Biden to nominate a Black woman …

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Transcript: Representative Adam Kinzinger on “Face the Nation,” February 13, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois that aired Sunday, February 13, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re back with Congressman Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who is one of two Republican members on the committee investigating the Jan. 6th …

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American Baquer Namazi, detained in Iran, needs surgery “within a week” to avoid fatal stroke

Lawyers for an ailing, elderly Iranian-American who has been detained by Iran since 2016 are appealing to the United Nations for immediate intervention to evacuate him for lifesaving emergency surgery. In a letter addressed to the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health within the U.N.’s High Commissioner for Human …

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Manchin says Senate wants to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill by Thursday

Washington — While the Senate awaits final legislative text for the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a key Democrat involved in negotiations over the proposal, said Sunday that the Senate wants to approve the plan to improve the nation’s roads, bridges and rails …

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