Donald M. Payne: “Sometimes it seems that the United States moves from one crisis to the next. We have to keep our eye on the ball. As…”

“Sometimes it seems that the United States moves from one crisis to the next. We have to keep our eye on the ball. As Members of Congress, we have a duty to protect everyone in this country from unnecessary suffering. We cannot forget that the Trump administration is still holding children in cages, ``Cages `R' Us.'' Congress should step up and end this terrible policy. We cannot forget that thousands--maybe even millions--of people in this country are served by water systems that violate the Safe Water Drinking Act. Congress should invest in rebuilding community water infrastructures. We cannot forget that this year there is nearly one school shooting a week. Congress needs to dump the NRA and pass reasonable gun laws. Mr. Speaker, ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away, and each moment we fail to act puts human lives at risk. ____________________”