Veronica Escobar: “I am very proud of the work that we have done under the chairwoman's leadership to place and prioritize the safety and…”

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.

I regrettably could not be present today to vote on the Floor proceedings before the House. Had I been present, I would have voted: NO on Roll Call No. 276, NO on Roll Call No. 277, YEA on Roll Call 278, and NO on Roll Call No. 279…

Obviously, what Greg Abbott is doing is an absolute failure. There is nothing about what Greg Abbott is doing that is about trying to improve the situation, trying to solve a great challenge.

Can you imagine if we came together and actually solved the most politically divisive issue facing our Nation today? The American people would be incredibly relieved. They would be so grateful. We could check this key issue off our list…