[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1671]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          STANDING FOR AMERICA

  (Mrs. TORRES of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. TORRES of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on 
the 100th day of Donald Trump's second term as President.
  While some of my colleagues celebrate his actions, I am reminded why 
I first ran for office and why I continue fighting for my community.
  I was raised to believe that the United States of America was built 
on the principles of liberty, democracy, and equal opportunity. For 
more than two centuries, those ideals have guided us, creating a Nation 
where everyone has the right to pursue their dreams, serve their 
communities, and have a voice in their government without reprisals.
  Today, we are witnessing something deeply troubling: the erosion of 
the rule of law, the abandonment of democracy norms, and a betrayal of 
the very values Americans of all backgrounds have long fought to 
uphold.
  On this 100th day of the 119th Congress, I stand firm in my belief 
that: I, too, am an American. I, too, am a patriot. I, too, will 
continue to defend the values and principles that made this country a 
beacon of hope for the world.

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