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Madeleine Dean
@madeleinedean· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Is it your opinion, Mr. Barr, that clearing protesters from Lafayette Square... was coincidence?

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Madeleine Dean
@madeleinedean· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

The timing is clear. Multiple local officials also confirmed the point of clearing the square.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Until we accept that, we will not finish our job and reach the goals and aspirations of our late iconic John Lewis.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

We are tired of being beat by police. We are tired of being put in jail. We want our freedom now.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

It was outright cold-blooded murder on the streets of America, unfortunately by police misconduct.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Black mothers and fathers have had to talk to their sons about police violence.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Specifically, so you understand the violent impact of racial profiling, and do you support the end racial and religious profiling in the George Floyd bill?

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

The Justice Department has many tools at its disposal to reduce police violence.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

I would hope that the DOJ would focus on systemic institutional racism because there is good policing.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Do you understand a Black mother's or parent's talk to their child, to their son? Do you know what that is?

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Does the Trump Justice Department seek to end systemic racism and racism in law enforcement?

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Let me share with you some aspects of profiling.

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Summer Lee
@summerlee· Democratic · PA· Jul 27, 2020

If you understand that, then why has your Department only pursued one pattern or practice investigation since President Trump took office that could stop systemic racism?

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Glenn Thompson
@glennthompson· Republican · PA· Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Speaker, a strong, reliable food supply chain is important 365 days a year. But COVID-19 has underscored just how much we rely on this essential industry in times of crisis. The men and women who work to provide our Nation with the…

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Glenn Thompson
@glennthompson· Republican · PA· Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge tomorrow, July 25, as National Hire a Veteran Day. Veterans are an important part of our community. They sacrifice a great deal to ensure that we live in a Nation that is free and safe. Sadly, when…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-24
Matt Cartwright
@mattcartwright· Democratic · PA· Jul 24, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to congratulate the House for passing the NDAA, National Defense Authorization Act. It is a win for Pennsylvania, and it is a win for civil defense workers all over this country. Namely, Tobyhanna Army…

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Jul 23, 2020

Madam Speaker, I thank the ranking member, Ms. Granger from Texas. I have three amendments included in this en bloc amendment. The first one prohibits any funds in the State and Foreign Ops Division from being provided to the United…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23
Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member from Texas (Ms. Granger) for yielding. This amendment would increase, by 100,000, the funding to combat the prevalence of female genital mutilation, FGM, around the world. FGM represents a grave…

Congressional Record · 2020-07-23