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Conference Report On H.R. 2892, Department Of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Floor Speech

Date: Oct. 22, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Government Budget and Spending Legislative Branch

* Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose this Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on the Fiscal Year 2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 2010.

* This Republican motion is nothing more than a political stunt that would delay Congressional action on this important bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security. This agency's ability to operate is crucial in keeping our borders and waters safe, preventing terrorism, and responding to natural disasters.

* Furthermore, this is another example of a Republican proposal that blatantly disregards the Constitution. If enacted, it would undermine the principles of due process and a fair trial, both of which are American ideals we hold dear.

* For these reasons, I urge a ``no'' vote.


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