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Rubén Gallego
@rubngallego· Democratic · AZ· May 8, 2025

I think it’s a good thing that we have border crossings at the lowest point possible.

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Rubén Gallego
@rubngallego· Democratic · AZ· May 8, 2025

They want to hear that there is a message that Democrats can deliver that can bring the party back to a winning situation — bring back working-class people, because that’s where we’re really getting f---ed and losing votes.

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John Rice Carter
@johnricecarter· Republican · GA· May 8, 2025

Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Sue Adler, whose leadership at the Historic Savannah Foundation has left a permanent mark on our city's preservation efforts. After 6 years at the helm, we reflect on her unwavering commitment to…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Al Green
@algreen· Democratic · TX· May 8, 2025

Mr. Speaker, and still I rise, a liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed, unafraid, and most feared by President Donald John Trump. I am most feared because the President recently tweeted that he would have me removed from Congress because…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

Mr. President, Donald Trump's trade war is a gut punch to the American people. It is the biggest tax hike on families in half a century. If Donald Trump is going to tax the American people, they have a right to know precisely how much. So…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

He’s doing a good job, and he’s a good legislator.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Recognition of the Minority Leader The Democratic leader is recognized. Tariffs

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

The position of Librarian of Congress should be appointed by a congressional commission and not by presidents that treat federal appointments like reality TV prizes.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

We must assert our congressional prerogative by making the position of Librarian of Congress appointed by a Congressional commission— not by presidents that treat federal appointments like reality TV prizes.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

Donald Trump’s decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden is the latest foray in his relentless campaign to dismantle the guardrails of our democracy and punish public servants who don’t bend to his every will.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· May 8, 2025

That she is being ousted by a man who knows more about sowing division than preserving knowledge is an insult not only to her but to every American who values facts, history, and truth.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· May 8, 2025

That’s a big pressure point, and we don’t know exactly when that X date will fall.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· May 8, 2025

I'm anxiously awaiting a rescissions package.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· May 8, 2025

We can’t be caught flat-footed on this.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· May 8, 2025

We have to reduce spending. I mean, it should even be a partisan proposition — it's something every American has to support.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· May 8, 2025

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of Steven W. Hoecker, who served as the director of the David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI, for many years. Steve was a passionate public servant…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· May 8, 2025

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the life and legacy of Steven W. Hoecker, who served as the director of the David R. Obey Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, WI, for many years. Steve was a passionate public servant…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08