George Latimer Compares Trump Actions To Those Of North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un

In House floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. George Latimer (D-NY) slammed President Trump's actions.

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00:00I would like to be an admist consent to address the House for one minute and to advise and extend my room.

00:04Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:06Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:08Today I'd like to honor George Torres and Ursula Cruz-Green from Bronx Community Board 12,

00:14which serves the North Bronx neighborhoods including Wakefield and Edenwald in the 16th Congressional District.

00:20My friend Richie Torres represents other neighborhoods in this area.

00:24George Torres is the district manager of Community Board 12, born and raised in the Bronx.

00:29His parents still live in the Parkchester home that he grew up in.

00:33After serving in several roles in the Bronx for city and state officials, including Jose Serrano and Mayor Bloomberg,

00:40George joined Community Board 12 in 2015.

00:44His experience makes him a tremendous liaison for public officials and community leaders in the Bronx.

00:50Ursula Cruz-Green is the community coordinator and has been with Community Board 12 since 1995.

00:56She started as a temporary employee and her hard work paid off, becoming a permanent employee six months later.

01:03Ursula's dedication to the community is clear to anyone who knows her.

01:08Our community is lucky to have such dedicated public servants like Ursula and George.

01:14Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you both Ursula and George.

01:19For what purpose does the gentleman from Arizona seek recognition?

01:23I'm speaking now and consent to speak to the House for one minute and revise and extend my remarks.

01:27Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

01:30Thank you, Mr. Speaker.