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We Must Pass a Clean DHS Bill Immediately

Floor Speech

Date: Feb. 24, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, over the weekend, Minnesota's Mall of
America was the subject of threats from the terrorist organization, al
Shabaab.

The Department of Homeland Security is a vital partner with State and
local law enforcement in protecting our Nation from terroristic
threats; yet, in 72 hours, funding for the Department of Homeland
Security will run out.

The Republicans' decision to use the DHS budget to pick a fight with
the President is jeopardizing our national security. The Department of
Homeland Security must have certainty in their budget to plan, prepare,
and protect our country from threats like the one made against the Mall
of America.

My Democratic colleagues and I have proposed a clean budget for DHS
that would provide the tools they need to protect the American people
from very real harm. We must pass a DHS bill immediately.

Then Congress can focus on our efforts on good jobs and strong wages
to create even more economic growth for the American people.

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