Supporting Federal Workers

Floor Speech

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Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of our public servants as they face an unprecedented, illegal attack by the Trump administration.

Our Federal employees are part of every single community in America. They keep us safe. They sustain us, and they support us. Now, they are under attack.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's attack on the Federal workforce is an illegal purge. Don't let anyone call it anything else. This is a purge. It is an unlawful attempt by a reality show wannabe king to install cronies and bootlickers.

Our public servants represent the best of us. They are selfless, determined, disciplined, and professional. They are everything that Donald Trump and his MAGA flunkies are not.

To our public servants I say this: Do not be afraid. Do not be intimidated. The law is on your side. We are still with you. A grateful Nation is still with you. You have dedicated your lives to the American people. You have made our country strong. Have faith that our country is strong enough to withstand the petty tantrums of a small, self- obsessed man who disgraces the very idea of public service with his every breath.

Now is the time for courage. I am grateful for your service. I believe in you.

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