Washington, DC – In response to President Trump’s announcement that he will declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border in order to acquire congressionally appropriated funds for new construction of a border wall, Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) issued the following statement:
“Today the president announced his decision to trample over the Constitution in a nefarious effort to fulfill a campaign promise that he knew would never come true. What began as a vow to make Mexico pay for 1,400 miles of a solid concrete wall quickly became scattered “steel slats” that would be paid for by American taxpayers – with no cohesive strategy to strengthen security or address the humanitarian crisis at our southern border.
“President Trump has upended our government. He forced a partial shutdown that hurt hundreds of thousands of federal employees and our economy. Even still, he is unable to gain the support needed to push his wall through the constitutionally-sanctioned process. As the Commander in Chief, he is willfully flouting his oath of office to protect and defend the Constitution in favor of his own personal ambitions, and in doing so, he sets a perilous precedent that would expand executive powers. For a nation whose success is dependent upon checks and balances within a representative government, this is a disturbing move toward a dangerous concentration of power.”
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Rep. Jerry McNerney proudly serves the constituents of California’s 9th Congressional District that includes portions of San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and Sacramento Counties. For more information on Rep. McNerney’s work, follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RepMcNerney.
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Clearly a Democrat
The real emergency is what is happening to our climate, but since denies modern science, this isn’t brought up. The statistics on the border are evident and have been on a positive trend since 2000. My belief is Trump has already invested his own personal funds for the wall and doesn’t want another failed business venture.
Earth’s climate has been changing from the time of it’s inception. There were hot and cold spells during ancient Egyptian and also Roman times. Roman writers described the extremely hot summers and chilly winters at a time when there were fewer people and no polluting vehicles nor an overabundance of paved roads with blacktop which can scorch your hand if you touch them when the temperature hits in the 90’s. The sun controls our climate.
No matter how he really fees, McNerney has to tow the party line or he will be made a “persona non grata” by his fellow Democrats who will cut off any support or funding he may require.
Where was he when Obama bypassed Congress and the Constitution and just did whatever he pleased?
Declare an emergency, then go play golf? Come on bruh, our nation is run by a teenager who never grew up.
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