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Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Jan 23, 2018

This is a steep cut in the State Department that will lead to instability, put our people at risk who are serving overseas.

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Jim Clyburn
@jimclyburn· Democratic · SC· Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I wish to explain to the American people exactly why I voted ``no'' on this continuing resolution earlier today. If you look at all that has been said about the Children's Health Insurance Program, what you are going to find…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-22
Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Speaker, this weekend, South Carolinians saw the damaging impacts of the Schumer shutdown: 2,200 servicemembers in the South Carolina National Guard who had drill scheduled were forced to go home after driving across the State from all…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-22
Ralph Norman
@ralphnorman· Republican · SC· Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 16, four law enforcement officers were ambushed while responding to a domestic call in York County, South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Detective Mike…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-22
Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Speaker, yesterday the editors of the National Review explained the Schumer shutdown clearly in their editorial, ``Hang Tough, Republicans.'' In no uncertain terms, Senate Democrats have blocked a bill to keep the Federal Government…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-21
Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Jan 21, 2018

The reason we yank these things back is because Mr. Miller, I've known him for a long time. I know he's passionate and an early supporter of the President, but I'll just tell you his view of immigration has never been in the mainstream in…

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Trey Gowdy
@treygowdy· Republican · SC· Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 48 minutes p.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until tomorrow, Monday, January 22, 2018, at noon…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-21
Trey Gowdy
@treygowdy· Republican · SC· Jan 21, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at noon tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from South Carolina? There was no objection…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-21
Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· Jan 20, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for American families that today marks the first year of the Presidency of Donald Trump. We can rejoice in his successes of promoting peace through strength abroad and economic opportunity at home; that America…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-20
Ralph Norman
@ralphnorman· Republican · SC· Jan 19, 2018

Madam Speaker, as a father of 4 and now 16 grandchildren, I strongly support the sanctity of human life, and I believe that life begins at conception. Madam Speaker, a person is a person, no matter how small. Whether a baby is still in the…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-19
Joe Wilson
@joewilson· Republican · SC· Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I am grateful in unity with the thousands of dedicated citizens traveling to Washington this week for the 45th annual March for Life. The vision is of a world where every life is valued and protected. It is one I support every…

Congressional Record · 2018-01-18
Bakari Sellers
@bakarisellers· Democratic · SC· Jan 18, 2018

Our message is clear, we are fight for DACA, we are fighting for DREAMers, we are fighting for Americans, period.

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Bakari Sellers
@bakarisellers· Democratic · SC· Jan 18, 2018

I really don't believe, although there are real lives in the balance. I do not believe that this has much effect when it comes to November elections.

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Bakari Sellers
@bakarisellers· Democratic · SC· Jan 18, 2018

I hope that Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party, Democratic caucus have some fortitude and stand up for DREAMers now because they may not have another opportunity to.

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Bakari Sellers
@bakarisellers· Democratic · SC· Jan 18, 2018

DACA is a popular issue. This isn't something in which there is a divided spectrum in the United States.

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Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Jan 18, 2018

If you don't understand how desperate the military needs help, then you're not listening to any of our commanders.

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Lindsey Graham
@lindseygraham· Republican · SC· Jan 18, 2018

Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that, yes, he would be onboard for a potential three-week continuing resolution.

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