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Adriano Espaillat

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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.

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Nov 18, 2020

Again, I want to thank Congressman Sherman for his hard work on this measure. I am very pleased to support this measure, I urge all Members to do the same, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is…

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Nov 18, 2020

I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has the only remaining time.

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Nov 18, 2020

I thank my colleague Jesus Chuy Garcia from the State of Illinois. As he clearly said, this pandemic is not just about health issues and the catastrophe that has set on America with the number of folks that are COVID-19 positive or dead…

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Nov 18, 2020

Once again, I thank Mr. Chabot for his leadership. Mr. Speaker, I also would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Eliot Engel, the chair of this committee, for his many years of distinguished service in Congress ably representing his…

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Nov 18, 2020

I, again, thank Mr. McCaul for his bipartisan leadership on this matter. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, hosting the Olympics is an…

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Nov 18, 2020

Russia and Putin are responsible for illegal and destabilizing actions all around the world. We need a comprehensive strategy to put a stop to their aggression and impose tough consequences. It is going to take a lot of different tools…

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Nov 17, 2020

I thank Ms. Norton for her contributions to this bill. I also want to extend my appreciation to Ranking Member Graves, Chairwoman Titus, Subcommittee Ranking Member Katko, and committee staff for advancing this important legislation. Mr…

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Oct 2, 2020

I thank Chairman Nadler, I thank Ms. Jayapal for advancing this important resolution. Last week I visited the Irwin Detention Center in Georgia along with a dozen of my colleagues. I have visited some of these ICE detention centers before…

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Oct 1, 2020

The Heroes Act is what America needs. It is what my State of New York needs. Nearly $7 billion for public transportation, that is a compromise. Aid to struggling small businesses, including restaurants, that is a compromise. Billions of…

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Sep 30, 2020

I have often tried to jealously guard the, you know, water's edge theory when it comes to foreign policy.

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Sep 15, 2020

Oversight of the executive branch is something we do. It is core to what we do.

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Jul 30, 2020

I thank Chairwoman Lowey for more than three decades of valuable service to our Nation. I joined Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on an amendment that directs NIAID, led by Dr. Anthony Fauci, to prioritize minority patient outreach and…

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