José E. Serrano: “I hope we don't because, you know, more and more we are finding countries throughout the world that disagree with us.”

It is very hard around here, almost impossible to get a bipartisan bill passed with no opposition.

I am concerned with news reports that the Department of Homeland Security is deploying elite tactical teams to cities, including New York, with little to no justification that would potentially suppress response rates.

We will obviously be watching this closely in the upcoming months.

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