[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 176 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7287]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONTINUING RESOLUTION: NYPD REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD 
                                 TRUMP

  (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission 
to address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express 
my deep disappointment in the continuing resolution that was released 
last night.
  The $7 million appropriated to reimburse New York City for costs 
incurred to provide security for President-elect Trump and his family 
was a mere fraction of the $35 million requested by the city and the 
police department.
  The security efforts involved are unprecedented, and it is totally 
unfair to ask New York City taxpayers alone to pay for these costs. 
This is the second busiest intersection, not in New York City, not in 
New York State, but in the entire country. Over 10,000 residents per 
hour cross at 57th and 5th. It is a security challenge personified.
  Because of this budget's failure, New Yorkers are now being forced to 
provide a no-interest loan to the Federal Government and have no 
guarantee of being paid back.
  This is a terrible deal. Securing the President-elect is a national 
security priority, and it must be paid for by the Federal Government.

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