“The Judiciary Committee stands ready to advance President Trump's next Attorney General nominee.”
“the rot at the Department of Justice begins and ends with Donald Trump.”
“Democrats will fight this budget tooth and nail to ensure it never becomes law.”
“Donald Trump is one of the most unpopular presidents at this point in his presidency in history”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“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 recordJuly 31, 2013
It should come as no surprise, given our lack of political power, that the federal government often uses that license.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico
Source
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Pierluisi discusses discrimination against Puerto Rico due to its political status.

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