This rule is a travesty. If we vote to approve it, an amendment unanimously supported by the Armed Services Committee--unanimously, all Democrats and all Republicans would compromise language--to prevent President Trump from using our military's money to build his border wall will suddenly vanish. It is a legislative magic trick, a sneaky gimmick designed to disguise their actions. Once again, Speaker Ryan and the House Republicans are doing President Trump's dirty work. They want to make sure that Trump can build his wall, but they are also desperate to avoid a clean up-or-down vote on this issue. They are hiding from the American voters. They didn't have the courage to oppose my amendment in committee or even on the House floor. They passed this rule late at night with hardly anyone watching, in typical Republican fashion. Republicans are resorting to deceptive legislative tactics to do Trump's bidding just for his small, fragile ego. Mr. Speaker, this self-executing rule, if it comes to fruition, is going to attempt to slip one past Congress and the American people. Just 6 months into this administration, it is already abundantly clear that Mexico won't pay for Trump's stupid, dumb border wall. We must not allow precious resources to be robbed from our troops simply to score political points for Trump's ego. Mr.…
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