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Marjorie Taylor Greene: I will remind the House and the American people watching at home that Democrats aren't worried about shutdowns. They…

On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
I will remind the House and the American people watching at home that Democrats aren't worried about shutdowns. They love shutdowns. They shut down America for almost 2 years. People are still suffering from the Democratic, communist shutdowns. I don't know why they keep complaining about it because they are the party that forced it on the American people while they are complaining about it for themselves. That is so pathetic. Everyone here gets a taxpayer-funded paycheck, so don't whine about shutdowns when you shut down America on the very people who pay your salary. Let's talk about allowing an unlimited number of Ukrainians into the country on the American taxpayer dime. This war is not supported by American taxpayers, not Americans. Over 55 percent of Americans do not want to fund it anymore. We want to talk about funding Border Patrol agents. Let's talk about funding Border Patrol so they can secure our border, not be the welcoming committee to the entire world for the United States of America. Mr. Chair, I ask the House to pass my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 2145 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia (Ms. Greene). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 55 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 55 printed in part B of House Report 118-216.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican · Georgia
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govinfo.gov
Sep 27, 2023

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