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“Thousands of Liberians settled in the United States in the 1990s and early 2000s when their country was devastated by Civil Wars.”
“Ours is a system of checks and balances, and in times of great consequence, duty falls on Congress and the states to rectify unintended outcomes of the Supreme Court's decisions.”
“I am committed to advancing common sense solutions to address our nation's gun violence epidemic.”
“I am proud to back our heroic first responders and ensure 'Never Forget' translates to real action rather than tweets. They placed their health and safety at risk when our nation was in peril and deserve our heartfelt admiration and support.”
“For generations, the Statue of Liberty has stood as the symbol of our nation; a beacon of hope and comfort to the tired, the sick and the weary. That's the America I know and love, and the America I have sworn to protect and defend as a member of Congress.”
“Minnesota is home to the largest Liberian population in the United States, and I'm proud to represent the vast majority of them. They are our extraordinary neighbors, friends, care givers, and local business owners. Minnesota is their home.”
“I will continue working with my colleagues to keep our families safe.”
“Raising spending caps without offsetting the costs elsewhere continues the trend of running up the federal deficit with no end in sight.”
“The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was an irresponsible sugar rush that blew a hole in the deficit and came at a time when Congress should have been encouraging real, fair, and long-lasting prosperity.”
“We should be working together across the aisle to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, fix the aspects that need fixing, bring down costs and lower the price of prescription drugs.”
“It is my hope that our bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus can finally break the gridlock and find thoughtful solutions to fix our broken immigration system.”
“President Trump deserves credit for calling to attention the corrupting influence of money in politics throughout the course of his 2016 campaign.”
“Once equity thresholds have been met, FHA borrowers should be treated the same as private borrowers.”
“World expos are an opportunity to strengthen our international relationships and showcase American innovation on the world stage.”
“Trust in our government is built on transparency and faith in the rule of law.”
“The CARE Award would give an incentive to brands and businesses to treat their employees well.”
“Passing the For The People Act today was one of the most gratifying moments of my life.”
“When it comes to defense, it's my job to ensure that Washington is fulfilling its promise to uphold the safety and security of Minnesotans.”
“As I spend time with parents and business owners, retirees and millennials, Republicans and Democrats back home in Minnesota, one thing is clear: people are losing faith in the integrity and fairness of our political system.”
“The Liberian community in Minnesota is the hardworking bedrock of our health care industry.”