Juan Vargas: “America has always been a refuge for those that have been persecuted around the world.”

They want us to be part of that? Hell no. We’d rather close down the government.

This Administration is trying to destroy MSIs and HSIs. It’s an attack on our students and it’s an attack on our colleges and universities.

I have no further speakers, and I am prepared to close if the gentleman from Arkansas has no further speakers.

Since taking office, Trump has demonized the diversity that makes this country strong. Minority Serving Institutions and Hispanic Serving Institutions are in the line of fire.