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"Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Glen Doherty, Sean Smith, and Tyrone Woods are American heroes for their service to and sacrifice for our country. President Trump's announcement that Mustafa al-Imam has been captured is welcome news for all of us who sought to answer the questions about what happened in Benghazi. I look forward to justice being served."
"An investigation is exactly what needs to happen. Americans despise double standards. They hate when there is one set of rules for regular Americans but a different set for the politically connected like James Comey, Loretta Lynch and Secretary Clinton.
"President Trump is doing what voters sent him here to do. Today's executive order on healthcare will start to give everyday Americans the relief they need from soaring premiums. But an executive order is not a permanent fix. Republicans in Congress need to follow the president's lead and repeal Obamacare like we promised we would since 2010."
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"It's time to do what the American people sent us here to do: reform the tax code so everyday Americans can keep more of their hard-earned money. Today's budget vote opens the door to tax reform, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to lower rates, simplify the tax code and encourage economic growth. It's time to keep our promise."
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Reconciliation is a parliamentary vehicle linked with the budget and designed to achieve specific revenue and spending requirements. This is the preferred approach for certain policy objectives because only 51 votes are required for passage in the Senate. Republicans plan to use this process for tax reform. There's one concern: This was the same approach attempted for ObamaCare repeal.
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FupL84ViPf8&feature=youtu.be
HIGHLIGHTS from Rep. Jordan's comments:
"Today President Trump will visit the U.S./Mexico border and reaffirm his commitment to securing our border. Under President Trump, the number of people trying to enter the U.S. illegally has dropped significantly. But we need to do more. I agree with the president that secure borders are a vital part of our national security. For the good of our country, Congress should include border wall funding in government funding legislation this fall.