Veronica Escobar: “the words of Governor Greg Abbott are actually really dangerous.”

Governor Greg Abbott, under the auspices of what a Republican colleague of mine just described as Texas defending itself, has actually created an incredibly hostile environment for my community of El Paso, Texas.

This Committee is unfortunately focused on things that don't matter to the everyday American.

I first want to also express my profound condolences to each and every one of you who've suffered loss.

I thank my friend, Hillary Scholten. I so appreciate her leadership and her support of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I was born and raised on the U.S.-Mexico border. I am a third-generation border resident. My children are both adults. My son…