[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2025-H2026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL

  (Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express 
my relief that Democrats and Republicans have come together to advance 
a bipartisan spending measure to keep the government open and deliver 
for the American people.
  President Trump's recent irresponsible government shutdown over his 
demand for an unnecessary, medieval wall was misguided and hurt our 
dedicated Federal employees and their families and threatened our 
economy.
  I want to applaud my colleagues, the incredible Chairman Lowey, 
Representative Pete Aguilar, Representative

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Roybal-Allard, and all of our conferees for their diligent work to 
reach the compromise bill that we are sending to the President's desk 
tonight.
  This legislation promotes 21st century border security and 
humanitarian support for migrants in detention, alternatives to 
detention, and family case management.
  The American people sent a strong message when they elected a 
Democratic majority in this House in November, and they want Congress 
to focus on delivering real results that will benefit the lives of 
hardworking, middle-class families.

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