Department of Homeland Security Appropriations

Floor Speech

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, after last week's horrific attacks in
France, we are reminded that the threat of terrorism is very real. The
Department of Homeland Security is on the front line of protecting our
Nation from terrorist threats.

House Republicans are using the funding for DHS for political
posturing rather than governing. The President has prioritized on how
our national security dollars are spent. He focused DHS' tools and
resources on preventing terrorist threats and protecting the American
people.

Republicans continue to play political games with immigration reform,
and now, they are bringing forward a series of amendments to pick a
fight with the President. The political games that the Republicans are
playing with this bill would jeopardize our national security. We need
an appropriations bill that ensures that DHS has the resources and
tools they need to protect America.

We must pass a strong bipartisan Homeland Security Appropriations
bill that keeps America safe and protects our country.

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