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Vicente Gonzalez: “The Veterans Service Recognition act requires the Secretary…”

Featuring: Vicente Gonzalez, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 34

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‘That Is Despicable’: Vicente Gonzales Blasts Deportation Of Veterans

Published | Video Starts at 00:44

Each will control five minutes. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas. Mr. Gonzales. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my amendment, HR 7946, The Veterans Service Recognition act requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to propose regulations no later than 90 days after enactment. Our deported veterans have waited long enough. These men and women are heroes. And how did we thank them for their service after they fought for our country around the world, we deported them. (00:44–01:01)

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Asserts that the act mandates a timeline for regulatory proposals by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

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