We've seen political money flow through 501(c)(4)s in explosive, unexpected numbers.

I would be prepared to make a bet that if we took a vote on a plain Section 230 repeal, it would clear this Committee with virtually every vote.

Nobody knows better than Dick Blumenthal the tragedy of the families of Sandy Hook and the lies that were told about what took place that day.

the company owns its own policies and ought to be accountable for them.

I am happy to lead it.

We are not going to begin the hearing with the Pledge of Allegiance?

What we do know is that the MAGA Republican plan will shut down asylum to everyone, including those fleeing Communist totalitarian regimes and young children who are crossing the border alone to flee gang violence.

Now, while Republicans resort to political stunts at the border and theatrical hearings like this one, Democrats stand ready to fix a broken immigration system.

They want the American people to be scared. They want us to feel threatened.

We urge you to vote against H.R. 29, as well as any subsequent legislative proposals that would unjustly deprive vulnerable peoples the legal right to seek humanitarian protection in the United States.

Meanwhile, President Biden has shown that we can lower the number of unauthorized border crossings while still treating migrants with dignity and humanity.

Let's stop demonizing the immigrant who comes and asks for help.

So, yes, there is a crisis at the border. It is not the one that the Republican leadership is shouting about.

We cannot and should not do that.

This is not only a moral failing to asylum seekers fleeing persecution. It also defies existing laws.

the House Republican border security plan is one of the most extreme stances this body has seen on immigration in recent history.

Most concerning is that the bill effectively expands the policy that's of Title 42 without any exceptions for those with bona fide asylum claims, unaccompanied children, victims of torture, victims of trafficking.

I want to just make sure that's clear in this room. We are not uniform in our view that originalism is something you need to adhere to.