[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 10 (Thursday, January 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H682-H683]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            BORDER SECURITY

  (Mr. YOHO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YOHO. Madam Speaker, I would like to discuss border security, not 
as viewed by Washington elites, but how it is viewed by average 
Americans.
  Democratic leaders and the media will tell you that most Americans 
don't support President Trump's proposed southern border wall. They 
will tell you that a border wall is not needed; it is immoral; it won't 
fix the country's illegal immigration problem.
  I currently represent Florida's Third Congressional District, and 
here I have a picture of my district's public creative space, the 34th 
Street graffiti wall that is well known in Gainesville. This wall is 
used by local organizations to express their thoughts on issues and 
display information for community events.
  Recently, local residents painted their support of President Trump's 
proposed wall for all passersby to see. The wall reads: ``Keep the 
government shutdown until the wall is funded. Call Congress. We the 
people demand Congress fund and build the wall now.''
  It is a great example of everyday Americans voicing their support for 
what matters most to them.

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  It is clear that Americans do support President Trump's security 
stance, despite exaggerated reports by the media and my colleagues on 
the other side.
  I have heard from hundreds of my constituents who are in support of 
the wall. Their voices have been heard, and I will remain strong for 
border security and protecting this Nation.

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