Jeff Flake

U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye. U.S. Senator from Arizona, Ret

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

In my Senate retirement speech in 2017 I quoted Teddy Roosevelt: “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President..is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” https://t.co/pnzQtW5Svh

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

As I said in this speech in the Senate Chamber in 2018: “The President has it precisely backward - despotism is the enemy of the people. The free press is the despot's enemy, which makes the free press the guardian of democracy.”https://t.co/k3E2FKlmds

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

I will miss my friend Senator Jon Kyl. What a good and honorable man.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

Arizona has lost a giant. Jon Kyl was one of the most diligent and effective public servants Arizona has ever had. I was honored to follow him in the U.S. Senate, where his example of seriousness, integrity and devotion to public service was known to all. Cheryl and I send our deepest condolences to Caryll and the entire Kyl family. https://t.co/4bsAd5aqcd

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

U.S. leadership is not inevitable. It’s a choice we’ve made that has served us well for decades. Abdicating that leadership role will cost us dearly. https://t.co/E7VZN2O0AE via @NYTimes

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

On this anniversary of 9/11, we remember those who gave their lives for people they had never met, and we honor those who still keep us safe. Never forget.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

I enjoyed this interview

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

On Radio Atlantic, former U.S Senator and Ambassador Jeff Flake discusses what it means for him to still identify as a Republican, despite feeling as though the party has moved away from the things it claimed to stand for. https://t.co/giiux5Q578

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

“I look back over the past few decades and the only time we've really had good fiscal discipline is when we've had divided government.” https://t.co/MobvVhdf90

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

Very thoughtful piece on the necessity of keeping the Senate filibuster by @SenJohnCurtis He’s right https://t.co/gFr1xp7Rft

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

So sorry to hear this. Harry was a remarkable public servant and a kind and decent man. Arizona and the country are better because of him. Harry Mitchell, former Tempe mayor and US congressman, dies at age 86 https://t.co/nSZgejKeDB via @azcentral

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

I will miss my friend Lindsey Graham

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

My thoughts on Lindsey Graham https://t.co/zLuP094ERc

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

Lindsey Graham was invoked in nearly every piece of legislation that moved in the Senate. Part of every gang, involved in virtually every discussion. We could disagree mightily (like we did here), then have dinner the same evening (which we did). He will be missed.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

Wow. This hits me like a ton of bricks. There is probably no one I served with for 18 years in the House, Senate, and during my time as Ambassador, that I have more fond memories of. He loved his colleagues and his country.

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[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

The Supreme Court did the right thing by upholding birthright citizenship.

[Jeff Flake @JeffFlake]

When considering a candidate for public office, character is a more important consideration than policy. Policies change. Character remains.

[Matt Berg @mattberg33]

Exclusive: Former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) tells me he'd vote for James Talarico over Ken Paxton if he lived in Texas.

He also urged Dems to vote for Susan Collins in Maine.

“Whenever the parties back off from character, it doesn’t inure to the benefit of the country."

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