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The Republican furor at Zuck these days is at such a pitch that Trump even threatened to imprison the executive for life, and everyone knows at this point that is not a threat to take lightly should the man regain power.

From Slate

He added: “Providing the services we do is a responsibility we don’t take lightly, and knowledge of the route and passenger market is vital to the success of any operation.”

From BBC

It’s an honor Johnson doesn’t take lightly, given his friendships with the other three.

He said at the time that it was “a matter of pride for a modern Wales but also a daunting responsibility for me — and one that I do not take lightly.”

As usual in lockstep with the Democratic White House, Ben-Ami went on to reassure supporters: “The decision to hold back certain weapons shipments is one the President doesn’t take lightly. And neither do we.”

From Salon

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