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It was the last thing anybody in the congressional press galleries expected to happen. And no wonder, since few of them could even dimly grasp why House Republicans talked a lot about “individual liberty” and “limited government.” Archaic concepts meant to cement white supremacy, right?
It happened in the morning as a few Democrats milled about the podium while others delivered “one -minute speeches,” meaningless statements solely for the benefit of the TV cameras.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was in the chair as the presiding officer. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), surrounded by nervous aides and a troop of corporate lobbyists, stood in the Speaker’s Lobby barking orders. All were masked, with Pelosi’s a stylish designer piece that matched perfectly with her regal outfit that obviously did not come from a rack at TJ Maxx.
The Washington Times reviewed a copy of the letter, which was addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
They warned that granting illegal immigrants a pathway to citizenship will act as an incentive for people to engage in more unlawful activities.
“This is what separates us from the banana republics that others want to flee,” the members wrote. “Granting amnesty to those who have broken the law and putting them on a path to citizenship is unfair, will encourage more illegal activity, and will impose significant challenges for hurting American families.”
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