Thank Governor Mills for Defending the Rule of Law

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At a bipartisan meeting of governors last Friday, President Trump threatened to withhold federal funding to Maine unless the state adopted his personal policy preferences. He went on to say, "I am the law." In the face of these chilling words, Governor Mills responded with one of our favorite phrases: We'll see you in court.

Dissent and disagreement are critical features of our system, not bugs. Rather than threatening or coercing states into compliance with his personal views like a dictator, the role of the president is to celebrate any opportunity to engage in and debate important political issues.

Join us and many others from across the political spectrum in thanking Governor Mills for her moral courage and ethical leadership.

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Governor Mills

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Thank you for your moral leadership defending the rule of law and the Bill of Rights. As Senator Margaret Chase Smith reminded us 75 years ago, the basic principles of our democracy include "the right to criticize; the right to hold unpopular beliefs; the right to protest; and the right of independent thought." We are so grateful to you for carrying on Maine's independent tradition of expressing our American values on the national stage.

True leaders view dissent and disagreement as critical features of our system, not bugs. President Trump's behavior should bring condemnation from all people of conscience who believe in American democracy and the rule of law.

Thank you for taking a courageous stand.

Sincerely,

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