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On the recordJune 19, 2018
Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, I cannot sit here as if this is business as usual when we are currently facing a tragedy that is taking place as we speak at our southern border.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush criticizes the focus on tax reform amid a border crisis.

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