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Norma Torres: 'We Are Witnessing Some Deeply Troubling Erosion Of The Rule Of Law'
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4/29/2025
In House floor remarks last night, Rep. Norma Torres (D-CA) decried the Trump Administration's approach to the law.
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The gentlewoman from California seek recognition.
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United States has had to address the House for one minute and to amend and revive my comments.
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Without objection, the gentleman was recognized for one minute.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the 100th day of Donald Trump's second term as president.
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While some of my colleagues celebrate his actions, I am reminded why I first ran for office
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and why I continue fighting for my community.
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I was raised to believe that the United States of America was built on the principles of liberty, democracy, and equal opportunity.
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For more than two centuries, those ideals have guided us, creating a nation where everyone has the right to pursue their dreams,
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serve their communities, and have a voice in their government without reprisals.
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But today, we are witnessing some deeply troubling and erosion of the rule of law,
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the abandonment of democracy norms, and the betrayal of the very values Americans of all backgrounds have long fought to uphold.
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On this 100th day of the 119th Congress, I stand in firm in my belief that I, too, am an American.
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I, too, am a patriot.
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I, too, will continue to defend the values and principles that made this country a beacon of hope for the world.
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For what purposes does the gentleman from Georgia seek recognition?
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