“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 recordMarch 20, 2017
I know the work that the gentlewoman from Illinois has done in health disparities that African Americans face. We disproportionately are struck with hypertension, high blood pressure, and diabetes, which are some of the things that we are concerned about. Lapse in coverage under the Affordable Care Act will affect African Americans in a large way because then those will become preexisting conditions, which are not covered under this healthcare plan. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Kelly).
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