[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E561]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2025

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, my plane was delayed in arriving to 
Washington, D.C. on June 9, 2025, and I was unable to vote on H.R. 
2035, the American Cargo for American Ships Act--Roll Call 157. Had I 
been present, I would have voted YEA.
  For the vote on H. Res. 488 Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist 
attack in Boulder, Colorado--Roll Call 158, it was my intention to vote 
NAY, but I inadvertently voted yes when rushing to the chamber thinking 
it was still the first vote. I do not support this resolution as it 
exploits the horrible incident that took place in Boulder Colorado on 
June 2, 2025, where makeshift firebombs were thrown at a crowd hosting 
an event raising awareness about hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. 
The resolution also falsely criticizes sanctuary cities and praises 
Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) agents. These issues distract 
from the important message of condemning antisemitism and the domestic 
terrorism that occurred in Boulder.

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