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On the recordFebruary 2, 2023
Desperation--so desperate to distract the American people from their total inability to govern, the GOP is now doing what it is best at: weaponizing hate against a Black, beautiful, Muslim woman. Congresswoman Omar's lived experience as a refugee and a childhood survivor of war should be welcomed on this committee. It is needed. Madam Speaker, when you can't pass any bills that actually improve the people's lives, then they turn Congress into a place of fearmongering hate. It is so painful to watch. How ironic that the so-called lovers of personal freedom are now moving to censor Congresswoman Omar in the same week they introduced a bill to ban Federal employees from engaging in censorship. Where are the free speech warriors today? The hypocrisy is obvious to the American people. The majority is showing who they are. I know Congresswoman Omar will not be silenced. I say to Congresswoman Omar: I am so sorry that our country is failing you today through this Chamber. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman's time has expired. The gentlewoman is no longer recognized.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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