[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PROTECTING OUR CONSTITUTION

  (Mr. THANEDAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THANEDAR. Mr. Speaker, when I was sworn into office, I took an 
oath to protect the Constitution of this great Nation.
  I am an immigrant who came to this country with just $20 in my 
pocket. The United States has given me so much. I love America, and I 
will do anything to protect our Constitution and our democratic values.
  Donald J. Trump has been committing crimes since day one: bribery, 
corruption, taking power from Congress, creating an unlawful office in 
DOGE, violating First Amendment rights, ignoring due process, and 
finally refusing to abide by a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.
  Just as I stand here in the House of Representatives, Mr. Trump is 
traveling to the Middle East to accept a gift worth $400 million from a 
foreign government.
  I have spoken with Americans all over the country.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Moore of North Carolina). Members are 
reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the 
President.

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