So speaking of funding gaps. The Brennan Center for justice hosting a discussion on how the government should respond to protests. Whetherthe response should be different for Peaceful Protesters and anarchists and what the response could be. Democracy and equal protection under the law. We are a nonpartisan 501 c 3 . We do not participate in elections or endorse or oppose candidates in any way and we are very grateful to be producing todays event with the nyu John Brenneman center which advocates for civil debate on politics and Public Policy and nyu votes which works to give every nyu student the information they need to vote. I am especially grateful to be introducing an event with some of the countries most important thinkers on what i think is one of themost urgent issues we face and theres a lot of competition. Weve been witnessing a relentless andunprecedented series of attacks on the twin foundations of our democratic system. Elections and the rule of law. They are not unrelated
Of american freedom. He was asking lawmakers to help him pass this legislation. President johnson even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in selma is part of a Larger Movement that reaches into every section and state of america. It is the effort of american ne groes to secure for themselves the full blessings of American Life. Their cause must be our cause too. Because its not just negroes but really it is all of us must overcome crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice. And we shall overcome. [applause] scarlet you must look at that with mixed emotions. On the one hand, a proud moment for him and the country. Not easy. On the other hand, then came vietnam and all that suggested and perhaps limited what he might have achieved otherwise in building society. Doris no question. I think about those years when i knew him, the last year of his presidency. He was so sad during that time. He knew better than anyone that his legacy had been cut into by the war in
President johnson even if we pass this bill, the battle will not be over. What happened in selma is part of a Larger Movement that reaches into every section and state of america. It is the effort of american negroes to secure for themselves the full blessings of American Life. Their cause must be our cause, too. Because its not just negroes but really it is all of us that must overcome the crippling legacy of bigotry and injustice. And we shall overcome. [applause] charlie you must look at that with mixed emotions. On the one hand, a proud moment for him and the country. Not easy. On the other hand, then came vietnam and all that suggested and perhaps limited what he might have achieved otherwise in building society. Doris no question. I think about those years when i knew him, the last year of his presidency. He was so sad during that time. He knew better than anyone that his legacy had been cut into by the war in vietnam. How i wished he was alive now. You know what produced the Vot
This hourplus debate before members voted to pass the bill this morning. Se does the gentleman from idaho seek recognition . Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i all up the bill h. R. 3697, the criminal alien gang member removal act and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3697, a bill to amend the immigration and nationality act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 513, the amendment printed in house report 115307 is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered as read. The gentleman from idaho, mr. Labrador, and the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, each will control 30 minutes. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from idaho. Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials to h. R. 3697
Earlier today, the house debated a bill that seeks to enhance safety by making it illegal for foreign gang members to enter the u. S. The measure passed 233175. Next up, floor debate for the bill, beginning with remarks from idaho congressman raul labrador. This is an hour and 10 minutes. For what purpose does the gentleman from idaho seek recognition . Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i all up the bill h. R. 3697, the criminal alien gang member removal act and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3697, a bill to amend the immigration and nationality act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 513, the amendment printed in house report 115307 is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered as read. The gentleman from idaho, mr. Labrador, and the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, each will control 30 minutes.