“Donald Trump and Republicans are attempting to take over free and fair elections. Again.”
“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.”
“But we have so many partners from around industry and corporations that want to celebrate in this great birthday.”
“Join us on this exciting adventure.”
“We’re getting Washington out of your trucks and your business.”
“I offered to resign last night, and President Trump said, 'Let’s talk about it tomorrow.'”

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On the recordFebruary 28, 2017
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 24, strike lines 12 through 22 and insert the following: (k) Prohibition on Funding.--No funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act, and no funds authorized or appropriated by any other Federal law may be made available to carry out the requirements of this Act. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 150, the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Ms. Plaskett) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands
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