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Jim McGovern: “Republicans have shown that they're willing to move…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

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Does Trump's Secret Police REALLY need ANOTHER $70 BILLION?!

Published | Video Starts at 18:42

A gentlelady is recognized. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I reserve the gentlelady reserves. The gentleman is recognized. Does the gentle lady have any more speakers? I do not, Mr. Speaker. Mr. … Republicans have shown that they're willing to move mountains...to spend $70 billion more on ICE and CBP. … They've done nothing and they're doing nothing. Families are getting crushed by grocery prices. Workers can't afford rent. Parents are struggling to pay for childcare. Seniors are worried about health care. (18:42–18:58)

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Asserts that Republicans are prioritizing $70 billion additional funding for ICE and CBP.

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