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Yvette Clarke

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Yvette Diane Clarke is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 9th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights throughout her tenure. Clarke has been an advocate for affordable housing and has worked on initiatives to improve the quality of life for her constituents in Brooklyn. She is known for her commitment to social justice and community development.

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Nov 28, 2023

In order for the Coast Guard to plan appropriately for the years and decades ahead, the service must maintain an understanding of climate change.

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Nov 14, 2023

I hope that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are paying attention and will recognize that their fixation solely on threats coming over the Southwestern Border is dangerous.

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Nov 13, 2023

The reality is that we need legal pathways for migrants who are often fleeing conflict, persecution, or dire economic conditions in search of a better life.

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Nov 13, 2023

Such instances are a stark reminder that these issues have no business being tied to partisan maneuvering, but rather we must work together to end human trafficking and smuggling.

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Nov 13, 2023

I hope we can get back to working together to provide real solutions to protect the most vulnerable and mitigate threats to our homeland.

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Nov 13, 2023

My Republican colleagues will try to make the American people think that shutting our borders to asylum seekers would help stop human smuggling and trafficking.

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Oct 24, 2023

we must unequivocally stand against every violent White supremacist ideology that is anti-immigrant rhetoric, Islamophobic, and antisemitic sentiment.

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Sep 29, 2023

I rise on this day in opposition to the continuing resolution, which includes the Republican extreme and restrictive immigration and border security legislation, H.R. 2. This cruel legislation would force draconian restrictions and…

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Sep 12, 2023

Our job here is to continue to fight for justice and the rights of all that is the job that we got elected to do.

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Jun 21, 2023

Equipping institutions of higher education with the resources they need to provide high-quality, high-level cybersecurity education as a discipline is so important.

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Jun 21, 2023

Good morning. Let me start by first thanking Chairman Garbarino and Ranking Member Swalwell for allowing me to waive onto the subcommittee for this important hearing on growing our Nation's cybersecurity talent pipeline.

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Jun 13, 2023

We are currently witnessing an unprecedented human migration movement around the world of individuals seeking refuge, safety, and economic opportunity.

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Jun 13, 2023

These immigrants had no choice in where they ended up in this Nation.

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Jun 5, 2023

I thank my good friend and colleague, Representative Jonathan Jackson, for yielding to me in commemoration of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening in commemoration and celebration of the designation of…

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May 10, 2023

The rapid spread of mis-, dis-, and malinformation is a threat to our security and to the institutions at the foundation of our democracy.

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May 10, 2023

I am concerned that my colleagues are attempting to make a real discussion about combating disinformation so politically toxic that no one will touch it.

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May 10, 2023

I thank Ranking Member Thompson for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the GOP's extreme and punitive immigration legislation, H.R. 2, also known as the child deportation act. This cruel legislation would force draconian…

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May 10, 2023

It is beyond time for Congress to pass immigration policy that reflects humane, equitable, and a 21st century immigration system. We are a Nation of immigrants, founded by immigrants, so we must do better for immigrants. I will always…

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May 10, 2023

I'm concerned that my colleagues are attempting to make any discussion about combating disinformation so politically toxic that no one will touch it.

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Apr 26, 2023

There is a disconnect, an imbalance, if you will, between the scope of CISA's mission versus its authorities.

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Apr 26, 2023

Let me begin by first thanking our Chairman Garbarino and Ranking Member Swalwell for permitting me to waive on to the subcommittee for holding this very important hearing on the state of our Nation's cybersecurity posture and CISA's role…

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Apr 26, 2023

there is a disconnect, an imbalance, if you will, between the scope of CISA's mission versus its authorities.

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Apr 26, 2023

Congress expects CISA to carry out one of the broadest, most ambitious missions in the Federal cyber space.

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Apr 20, 2023

I rise on this day after a week of chaos and confusion following the Supreme Court's decision to allow mifepristone's status to remain as it has been: approved and accessible. Let me be clear. The fight is not over. The Supreme Court needs…

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Apr 18, 2023

Let me also say how disgraceful the display of rhetoric here today targeting our Secretary was for this committee.

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