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

Our nation’s veterans served with honor, and they should be treated with respect and dignity regardless of immigration status.

I believe this is the first time the gentleman from Arkansas has been presenting as the chairman, and I want to say that, as a friend, I am very proud of the gentleman, and it is good to see him as chairman. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes…

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.

I have no further speakers. I am prepared to close if the gentleman from Arkansas has no further speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.