January 8, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 3 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HARMFUL IMPACT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

  (Ms. PRESSLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. PRESSLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the occupant 
of the White House.
  Mr. Trump, you took an oath, just as I did 5 days ago, to protect and 
defend the Constitution and the American people. Sir, you dishonor that 
oath. You devalue the life of the immigrant, the worker, and the 
survivor. I see right through you and so do the American people. This 
has nothing to do with border security. Your shutdown, another Trump-
generated crisis, has brought a tsunami of hurt on the American people.
  Today, I rise to lift the voices of the unheard. I rise today on 
behalf of the families concerned about feeding their children because 
their WIC benefits will run dry.
  I rise today in solidarity with the thousands of workers with 
calloused hands and broken spirits working for no pay.
  I rise today in support of the survivor fleeing violent hands, 
seeking safety, only to find the shelter door locked because of your 
shutdown.
  I rise today in support of the American people who believe in the 
promise of this Nation and ask for honest pay for an honest day's work.
  Today, I rise as one and I stand as thousands.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from 
engaging in personalities toward the President of the United States.

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