[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 103 (Monday, June 16, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3399]
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                              ALEX PADILLA

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now, on Senator Padilla, what happened 
last week to Senator Padilla was beyond the pale. I don't care who you 
are or what your views are, there is never justification for Federal 
agents to put their hands on a Member of the U.S. Senate, throw him 
onto the ground, and cuff him for no reason other than he was doing his 
job. The way agents treated Senator Padilla is what you see in 
totalitarian regimes.
  It is outrageous that Secretary Noem let this happen and then lied 
about the incident after the fact. Neither the Senate, nor any member 
of government, can tolerate a Member of this Chamber being treated in 
this way. Secretary Noem has proven herself to be derelict in her 
responsibilities.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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