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Republicans are clearly terrified of their Members and the American people seeing the full consequences of their plan to gut critical protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Thank you very much Madam Chair [Michelle Lujan Grisham], I thank you and the Chair of our [House Democratic] Caucus Joe Crowley for your beautiful statements of values about who we are as Americans, and how we respect our Constitution and the rights that are there.

Each Israeli Independence Day, we celebrate the inspiring birth, the miraculous growth and the continuing achievement of the Jewish state. In the face of near-constant threats to its very existence, Israel has forged ahead as a strong democracy, a safe-haven for immigrants, and a global leader in technology and entrepreneurship. Now, with each joyous independence day, the modern state of Israel affirms its status as the greatest political achievement of the 20th century.

From the beginning, Democrats have sought to avert another destructive Republican Government Shutdown. Thanks to Ranking Member Nita Lowey, our appropriators, their staff and the House and Senate Leadership staff, the omnibus reflects significant progress defeating dangerous Republican riders and securing key victories for Democratic priorities.

During Jewish American Heritage Month, our nation celebrates the immense contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our nation. We honor and recognize the beauty of the Jewish American communities’ achievement, perseverance and strength in the continuing American story.

From the beginning, Democrats have sought to avert another destructive Republican Government Shutdown, and we have made significant progress improving the omnibus bill. We have eliminated more than 160 Republican poison pill riders, ranging from undermining a woman’s right to reproductive health to dismantling Dodd-Frank's vital Wall Street consumer protections. The omnibus does not fund President Trump' immoral and unwise border wall or create a cruel new deportation force.

Good morning everyone. I’m very honored to welcome back to the House side the distinguished leader of the Democrats in the Senate, Chuck Schumer served here for many years with great distinction, and Chris Van Hollen. Welcome back, Chris, and Chris served as chair and ranking member of the budget committee when he was here. Today our focus is on the budget and I’m very proud of our members of the budget committee who are here. Our ranking member, John Yarmuth of Kentucky, Barbara Lee of California, and Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Tomorrow marks the one hundredth day of the Trump administration. One hundred days of broken promises to working people. One hundred days of handouts to the richest people in our country.