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Quorum be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Schumer well, mr. President , for more than a year and a half, leader mcconnell and Senate Republicans have refused to take action on the housepassed for the people act. At a time when our democracy is under siege in so many ways, the for the people act is a bold proposal that will restore Peoples Trust in our democratic system, a trust that is fading. It is under it is for the people. In order to make a more perfect union. It would shore up our elections from threats from abroad. Thats something we have just recently read more and more about. Why arent we doing more on that . In fact, when senator van hollen a few days ago put on the floor the an act u. C. Of an act that would say russia should have sanctions imposed on it if they interfere with our elections, the other side blocked it. I hope theyre n ....
The counsel of dhs look at that . Yes, sir. Did they provide you something in writing . No, sir. So how did they just told you . Well, its pretty simple. Straightforward, mr. Chairman. So it wasnt hard for them to explain it to me. Well, i would, as chair, wed like to get it in writing. Because i think the court was fairly clear that your present position was not consistent with the law. And any way of trying to massage it just gets around it. But i well look forward to getting that correction. I yield back. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from new york for five minutes. Thank you, madam chair. Mr. Cucinelli, anything else you want to add to the last line of inquiry before we proceed to other questions . I would just point out the timeline. It might help understand the ruling. The case was filed last sum issue when i was serving as aktsing director of United States citizenship and immigration services. That vacant spot from ....
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