Mazie Hirono: “I think it is now settled law that I would apply, were I lucky enough to be confirmed, that the Authorization for Use of…”

I call up my amendment No. 2180 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Hawaii [Ms. Hirono] proposes an amendment numbered 2180 to…

“Donald Trump and his regime are defined by rampant corruption, treating the presidency as a get-rich-quick scheme at the expense of the American people. Trump never should have been able to accept a $400 million gift from another country…

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.

We have a President who tried to totally eliminate the Department of Education.