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Mike Garcia
@mikegarcia· Republican · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Mr. Takano for giving me this opportunity to speak about a topic that is really important right now in our country. Mr. Speaker, there is no issue right now that should concern Americans more than the elimination and destruction of…

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Mike Garcia
@mikegarcia· Republican · CA· Apr 30, 2025

Absolutely. I think that it is a shame that someone fleeing persecution for who they are and then given an appointment by us, the United States, is then sent to a foreign prison.

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Representative Ansari. I want to thank her for traveling with three other of our colleagues to El Salvador last week. I know that she traveled at her own expense. I am very proud that we have members of this caucus who care so…

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Representative Ramirez for standing up for the rule of law. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Carter.)

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Jay Obernolte
@jayobernolte· Republican · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank the gentleman and my friend for yielding. I rise as the proud sponsor of this bill, H.J. Res. 89, but also as a proud Californian. This bill would overturn the EPA's waiver granting California the ability to decide for all…

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Representative Chu for bringing to light the story of an individual who has contributed much to his community. I am very disappointed, alarmed, and, frankly, terrified by the actions of this administration. Mr. Speaker, I yield…

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Representative Tonko for his comments. I agree with the gentleman. This is a red line that cannot be crossed. We cannot permit a President to defy a 9-0 order of the Supreme Court. No person and no man is above the law. Mr…

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank Representative Rivas for her comments and bringing to light the tragic stories of children who are citizens with cancer being deported from our country. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko).

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Rivas).

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Mark Takano
@marktakano· Democratic · CA· Apr 30, 2025

The sign behind me says ``9-0.'' ``9-0'' is the order of the Supreme Court. They ruled 9-0 that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be brought back or must be facilitated back into the country. This 9-0 Supreme Court order is being defied by the…

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Ro Khanna
@rokhanna· Democratic · CA· Apr 29, 2025

If you’re a Democrat and you’re not willing to stand up for the due process rights of immigrants and the vulnerable, then you need to find another line of work.

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Zoe Lofgren
@zoelofgren· Democratic · CA· Apr 29, 2025

I rise as chair of the California Democratic congressional delegation in opposition to this rule. It makes in order three resolutions that claim to be pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, but are completely illegitimate. That is not…

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Ro Khanna
@rokhanna· Democratic · CA· Apr 29, 2025

The goal is to get Republicans to be more loyal to their constituents than to Donald Trump.

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Darrell Issa
@darrellissa· Republican · CA· Apr 29, 2025

I got screwed out of the gold card because a few of our members wouldn’t go along with having an expansion of revenue related to visas.

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Jose Luis Correa
@joseluiscorrea· Democratic · CA· Apr 29, 2025

This past week, I had the honor to visit a number of senior centers in my district. I saw seniors having a meal at lunchtime paid for by SNAP, seniors that have relied on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP, seniors that have…

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Nancy Pelosi
@nancypelosi· Democratic · CA· Apr 29, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her extraordinary leadership in making the case. Mr. Speaker, yes, we are talking about something being expensive. Don't say clean air for our children to breathe is too expensive for us after…

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Doris Matsui
@dorismatsui· Democratic · CA· Apr 28, 2025

I thank Representative Dingell for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the FUTURE Networks Act, and I thank Representatives Allen and Walberg for our joint effort in making this a very bipartisan bill. I introduced…

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