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Ro Khanna
@rokhanna· Democratic · CA· Jun 27, 2024

No. And, look, Joe Biden won the votes. And this country, we don't have journalists or members of Congress pick the nominee. We have people run for the primary. He did that, in New Hampshire and South Carolina and Super Tuesday, he has the…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

As the designee of the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

UNHCR advocates for the rights of refugees. They do not advocate on any country's immigration policies. UNHCR also does not support economic migrants, only those that have applied for asylum. Mr. Chairman, as I close, I must say some of…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Let me just say once again that taking $1 billion from our State Department diplomatic programs is wrong. That is why I oppose this amendment. I think we need to increase funding for the Peace Corps, but, also, we need the State Department…

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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Jun 26, 2024

My friend, the gentlewoman from California, knows that the acid rain that falls on California and throughout the United States comes from the knowing and willful burning of coal with no scrubbers in China. They don't need technology…

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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

First of all, let me just say, we should allow the State Department to manage protocol. We don't need a funding prohibition. Mr. Chair, I urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Mr. Issa The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wyoming will be postponed. Amendment No. 22 Offered by Ms. Hageman The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

How can we counter CCP influence if we pull out of these organizations? We also agree that the United States should be more serious about leadership, but we have to be there to do it. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Let me just say that I realize the United States is not a charity, but I believe there are many in this country who believe we are our brothers' keepers, our sisters' keepers, and we have a duty to those less fortunate. In fact, USAID is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Support for Ukraine is in the interests of the United States. Also, we have to deplore women being raped and children being kidnapped anywhere in the world, including in Ukraine. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider Amendment No. 17…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I urge a ``no'' vote on this, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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