Mazie Hirono: “I thank the Senator and good morning, Mr. President. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Good morning. The Senator from…”

As The Trump regime and Congressional Republicans continue to attack healthcare and diversity initiatives from all fronts, working to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible to all has never been more relevant.

That’s why Senate Democrats are here speaking out and fighting back. We know what’s at stake, and we refuse to stand by while Republicans undermine our democracy and our sacred right to vote.

I happen to be the only naturalized citizen sitting on this committee, and I am horrified by the implication that naturalized citizens basically get second-class citizenship.

Families of students with disabilities deserve an educational system that is going to provide their kids with the education services that (are) required under IDEA.