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Lou Correa is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 46th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Correa has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to support local communities in California. Prior to his congressional role, Correa served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly, where he gained experience in legislative processes and public policy.
Today, I rise to honor the heroic life and legacy of Richard ``Dick'' Higgins. Dick was a husband, longtime Orange County resident, and a national hero. He served in the Navy during World War II after surviving the horrific attack on Pearl…
It is clear that today we are facing challenges at home and abroad like we have never faced before.
I watch my colleagues on the other side of the aisle block the President's emergency supplemental request.
We should look broader. Shared challenges require shared solutions--this migration crisis affects more than just the United States.
While I am encouraged by innovations like CBP One, we must recognize that these challenges extend well beyond our borders.
For all witnesses, as we face the largest global mass migration of individuals this world has ever seen the strength of our global partnerships has never been more important.
You need more processing, USCIS officers and immigration judges, which we don't.
For years, both Democratic and Republican administrations have encouraged migrants go to ports of entry to ask for protection.
Bottom line, we are witnessing today a world-wide migration movement like we've never seen hardly ever.
Only Congress can truly fix this for good by expanding legal pathways, investing in the asylum system, and providing the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice with adequate funding and…
CBP One isn't perfect. It's just a scheduling tool that helps CBP facilitate more efficient, safe, and fair migrant processing at ports of entry.
I don't agree with that law because under this existing law, most of our ancestors probably wouldn't qualify to come to this country.
If you were to do that, probably most of these individuals wouldn't qualify to come to the United States.
It's always important that we shoot the tires and look at the issues, look at what we're doing and really address and consider one of the most important challenges this country has had in a very, very long time.
I'm proud that we've been able to work across the aisle to improve border security in this way.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, for holding this most important hearing. Today, I think this hearing is about safety.
Legislation proposed by the majority will leave people in my community and all over America much worse off by paralyzing the very agencies responsible for looking after our food supply, our environment, our free market, our medications…
Today, our economy is stronger than ever. Under President Biden, we see very strong economic growth, millions of jobs are created, inflation is under control, and a thriving economy that is second to none in this world.
Today I rise to recognize Western High School's football team in my district and to congratulate 11 seniors going on to play college football. Eleven is a 10-year record for the program under Coach Dan Davidson who pushed these athletes to…
Today I rise to honor the life and legacy of my very good friend, Dr. Bill Kott, and to celebrate the dedication and naming of the Anaheim post office after Dr. Bill Kott. Dr. Kott was the son of immigrants. Dr. Kott was born in…
Today I rise to honor the life of my very good friend, Raymond ``Ray'' Cordova, and his legacy of service. Ray was a proud Vietnam war vet. After serving in Vietnam, he returned home to help build our Nation through his work with the…
``Please pray for peace,'' ``Xin kinh chao quy vi.'' ``Happy new year,'' ``Chuc mung nam moi.'' ``I am Lou Correa,'' ``Tui la Lou Correa.'' Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize this Saturday, February 10, as Tet, or the Vietnamese new…
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