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Department of Homeland Security Funding

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 26, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, we only have two more days before funding
for the Department of Homeland Security runs out.

Two days to ensure that our ports and borders are secure.

Two days to keep our airports and skies safe.

Two days to make sure our first responders are trained and protected.

Mr. Speaker, the Majority leadership has decided to put our national
security at risk and put the economic security of our public servants
in jeopardy.

40,000 border agents, 50,000 airport screeners, and 40,000 Coast
Guard military members, who are essential workers, will continue to
work without pay.

While Congress continues to receive pay.

That is no way to thank Americans who put themselves in harm's way
and secure the homeland.

I urge my colleagues to fulfill our most basic duty--to ensure the
safety and security of the American people.

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