Standing with Senator Alex Padilla

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Ms. RIVAS. Mr. Speaker, Americans watched today in horror as the Trump administration assaulted a United States Senator.

Senator Alex Padilla is not only the senior U.S. Senator in California, but he is my childhood friend, my mentor, and the Senator to my constituents of the 29th Congressional District in California.

What we witnessed today were actions of an authoritative government. The Trump administration quickly resorted to violent actions to silence Senator Padilla, erase our democracy, and rewrite our Nation's values.

Every American should be outraged at how the Trump administration is treating anyone who dares to stand in their way. Whether you are a U.S. Senator, a U.S. citizen, or an immigrant, no one is protected by the Trump regime. It is my job to ensure that my constituents, immigrants, and all Americans are protected from this administration's horrible actions.

If a U.S. Senator is treated this way on camera, imagine how they are treating immigrants when the cameras are off.

Mr. Speaker, I stand today as a proud daughter of immigrants. I stand with Senator Padilla. I stand for all the residents of California's 29th Congressional District.

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