“Such inaction violates Federal law, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance and DHS's own directives”
“a reckless act”
“a stunning failure of leadership”
“without meaningful consultation with TSA”
“a willingness to gamble the American people's security”
“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”

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On the recordDecember 10, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be recognized to make their farewell remarks on the dates and times indicated: Senator Gregg, 25 minutes at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 14; Senator Bayh, 20 minutes at 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 15; Senator Lincoln, 30 minutes at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 15; further, that if rule XXII is in effect that the time be charged accordingly. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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Democratic · New York
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