"Thank you for contacting my office regarding the situation in Venezuela.

"The Maduro regime is a corrupt and oppressive dictatorship that has brought hardship to the Venezuelan people and instability to the region. Under Nicolás Maduro’s illegitimate rule after stealing the election, Venezuela has become a hub for narcoterrorist organizations and drug traffickers who profit from spreading cocaine and other deadly narcotics across our hemisphere. Drug overdose has taken far too many American lives and devastated families and communities across our country. It is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Over 100,000 of our people die every year.

"We must remain steadfast in defending our homeland from these threats. Protecting Americans from the flow of drugs, crime, and corruption that originate from criminal regimes and cartels is essential to our national security. The administration has declared cartels operating with Venezuelan government support as narcoterrorists, and they must be treated like other terrorist organizations. I support the administration's effort to stop this foreign government-supported drug activity. The safety of our citizens must always come first.

"My primary mission as your United States Senator is to make government work with proven Nebraska solutions that are ready for America. To better inform my decision-making, it is important that I hear the ideas, concerns, and opinions of all Nebraskans. I appreciate the time and effort you took to share your thoughts on this important issue."

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NEW!!! Senators #PeteRicketts and #SenatorBennet introduce biparizan THINK TWICE Act to combat Chinese arms sales

Letter from my congressman in response to a petition against the current budget reconciliation bill ("Big Beautiful Bill"):

"May 27, 2025

"Thank you for contacting my office about the budget reconciliation process.

"Budget reconciliation is a legislative process used by Congress since 1974 to consider mandatory spending, taxes, and our nation's debt. The process involves both chambers of Congress passing a budget resolution and a resulting reconciliation package.

"As you know, I voted for the Senate’s amended budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025, H.Con.Res.14. This budget resolution is another step forward in helping the President secure the border and rebuild our military. It will help avoid a $1,700 a year tax increase on the average Nebraskan family of four making $80,000 a year. It will permit us to unleash American energy and protect taxpayers. It will also allow us to cut wasteful spending without harming Social Security. We must send a bill to President Trump that delivers prosperity and keeps Nebraskans safe.

"My primary mission as your United States Senator is to make government work with proven Nebraskan solutions that are ready for America. To better inform my decision-making, it is important that I hear the ideas, concerns, and opinions of all Nebraskans. I appreciate the time and effort you took to provide input on the budget reconciliation process and will keep it in mind as the U.S. Senate considers this issue.

"Sincerely,

"Pete Ricketts
United States Senator"

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#Bullshit

Weak-ass mealy-mouthed platitudes. It's no accident he's having town halls in "small" towns. Let him come to Omaha and face US.

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Edit: typo

Pete Ricketts defends himself at Nebraska town hall, says he told White House it's 'hurting Americans' with tariffs
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pete-ricketts-defends-nebraska-town-hall-told-white/story?id=121142558

Pete Ricketts defends himself at Nebraska town hall, says he told White House it's 'hurting Americans' with tariffs

The senator was often interrupted during the roughly hourlong event.

ABC News
New Nebraska Senator #PeteRicketts’ China Investments Causing Concern https://www.thedailybeast.com/new-nebraska-senator-pete-ricketts-china-investments-causing-concern #GOPtraitorToDemocracy
Why New Nebraska Senator’s China Ties Are Causing Concern
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Pete Ricketts has invested in firms linked to #China and #NorthKorea for years. Now he’s in the U.S. Senate where a quagmire of conflict-of-interest claims await.
New Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts’ China Investments Causing Concern

Pete Ricketts has invested in firms linked to China and North Korea for years. Now he’s in the U.S. Senate where a quagmire of conflict-of-interest claims await.

The Daily Beast