Political Quotes

“I call up my amendment No. 3781 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cruz] proposes an amendment numbered 3781. The amendment is as follows (Purpose: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security, pursuant to title 42, United States Code, conducts expulsions of illegal immigrants who may contribute to the spread of COVID-19, including any of the dangerous variants originating overseas, in order to protect the public health of the American people, save American lives, and assist in eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States) At the end of title III, add the following: SEC. 3004__.DEFICIT-NEUTRAL RESERVE FUND RELATING TO SECURING THE BORDER, INCLUDING BY PREVENTING OR LIMITING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FROM DEPARTING FROM THE MARCH 20, 2020, ORDER ISSUED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL.…”