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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
President Trump's decision to end DACA was one of the most callous and cruel acts of his Presidency so far--and that is saying something. Mr. Speaker, ending the DACA program means betraying our Nation's promise to protect 800,000 young people who are in America right now and American in every way except on paper, including many thousands who have served in the military. It means exposing them to deportation from the only home they have ever known and robbing our Nation of their exceptional talent, work ethic, and patriotism. We cannot allow this President to play politics with so many young lives. Congress must pass the Dream Act now and as soon as possible to protect these outstanding young people, offer them the chance to become citizens, and empower them to give back to the country they know and love. Vote ``no'' on the previous question so that we can end this Republican obstructionism and bring this critical bill to the floor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are, once again, reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President of the United States.
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Rubén Gallego
Democratic · Arizona
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Sep 27, 2017

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