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alarimer

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36. I've been impressed by Senator Van Hollen during this crisis

Reply to Mr.WeRP (Original post)

Fri Apr 18, 2025, 10:29 AM

Apr 2025

I've always thought of him as a good guy, but sort of dull. But this sort of quiet resistance is needed too. We need more of it.

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Senator Van Hollen Appreciation Thread [View all] Mr.WeRP Apr 2025 OP

Way to represent Senator Hollen proud patriot Apr 2025 #1

He is the REAL DEAL! Love him!!! ALBliberal Apr 2025 #2

Thank you Senator! lapucelle Apr 2025 #3

How many more bdamomma Apr 2025 #4

This is what representation looks like!!! yellow dahlia Apr 2025 #5

Senator Van Hollen gives me hope BOSSHOG Apr 2025 #6

I commiserate with you, Boss. slightlv Apr 2025 #31

Senator Chris Van Hollen has stepped forward, shown courage Magats all lack. Judi Lynn Apr 2025 #7

💙💙💙👏👏👏🫡 LiberalLoner Apr 2025 #8

I always thought he was a good man. Now we know he's a great man. Liberal In Texas Apr 2025 #9

Several more pics here dweller Apr 2025 #10

I am in awe of Senator Van Hollen DaBronx Apr 2025 #11

Thank you Senator Van Hollen! JoseBalow Apr 2025 #12

Kudos to the courage of Senator Van Hollen - who stood up for his constituent and refused to take "no" for an answer! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2025 #13

Brave SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 2025 #14

🙏🙏 Keeping his word and bringing hope to the family during this holiday season. Deuxcents Apr 2025 #15

Thank you, Senator! You are making a real difference. Ilsa Apr 2025 #16

Kick for Sen. Van Hollen mcar Apr 2025 #17

Thank you, Senator Chris Van Hollen! raging moderate Apr 2025 #18

Thank you Senator! cate94 Apr 2025 #19

Thank you, Senator Van Hollen wendyb-NC Apr 2025 #20

Much Appreciation for your steadfast efforts, and accomplishment- proof of life for Mr Garcia electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #21

Van Hollen FORCED THEM TO PRODUCE HIM Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #22

Awesome work, Sen. Van Hollen! Wicked Blue Apr 2025 #23

.......... gopiscrap Apr 2025 #24

What a great feeling to see Mr. Garcia alive and well. Greybnk48 Apr 2025 #25

Thank you for being courageous, Senator, and for keeping the heat on. hamsterjill Apr 2025 #26

Very pleased. Thanks, Senator. BadgerMom Apr 2025 #27

Thank You Senator. (nt) amerikat Apr 2025 #28

Thank you, Senator! IzzaNuDay Apr 2025 #29

Thank you, Senator! 4Sitka Apr 2025 #30

Did he actually expose his powder to the elements LuvLoogie Apr 2025 #32

Best lesson from this: DON'T give up! calimary Apr 2025 #33

Sherrilyn Ifill‬:Taking "constituent services" to the max. Well done, Senator CBHagman Apr 2025 #34

Thank you for your courage to stand up to Trump. Delmette2.0 Apr 2025 #35

I've been impressed by Senator Van Hollen during this crisis alarimer Apr 2025 #36

He's opened a door for the more timid pols to follow him through. Bravo! Ping Tung Apr 2025 #37