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On the recordApril 29, 2025
Mr. President, I just saw the minority leader of the U.S. Senate, the senior Senator from New York, on the floor talking about the 100 days of the Trump administration. He had his view. Let me give you the rest of the story--because President Trump took office 100 days ago today. That is when unified Republican government began. The Republicans have been fighting every day for the American people. We have been fixing past failures. We are forging a bright future. We have a very bold agenda, and people are seeing historic results. Americans entrusted Republicans with the Senate, the House, and the White House, and we are addressing their priorities. What do Americans want? Americans want secure borders. We are delivering them. Illegal crossings into the United States from Mexico-- at an all-time low last month. Americans want affordable energy. What is happening? We are making it a lot easier to produce American energy. Americans want jobs. We have created nearly 450,000 jobs in the first 100 days. Americans want affordable prices. That is what you see and that is what I see at home. Prices fell in March for the first time in years-- in years. Americans want peace through strength. Well, we are restoring it. Just ask the Houthi rebels about the resolve of the American people. Americans want common sense, and we are fighting for that as well. After 100 days, one thing is clear: Republicans are keeping our promises. We are getting America back on track.…
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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