Hank Johnson: “All the while, Congressman Ellison, pitting Americans against each other, trying to stoke hatred and anger amongst the…”

I thank the gentlewoman for convening us for this Special Order today and for her very thoughtful comments. Today, I rise to voice my alarm about the rapid descent of our democracy into a dictatorship. While co-President Donald Trump…

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They’re professional protesters. So, why would we give them a forum to do that right now?

I can't breathe. I am not saying those words to talk about what George Floyd said about 6 years ago before he was choked to death. Those words are not from him. Those are the words that democracy is uttering, is crying: I can't breathe. I…