On the recordOctober 11, 2017
The most basic, fundamental responsibility of the President of the United States... is to show up and make--and provide the assistance and the relief that American citizens needs.
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congress.govNydia Velázquez: “The most basic, fundamental responsibility of the President of the United States... is to show up and make--and provide…”
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Velazquez emphasizes the President's duty to assist American citizens in need.
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