Congratulations to Governor-elect Brian Kemp

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Georgians sent a clear message that they are committed to keeping our state on track. Despite liberal Democrats from outside Georgia spending tens of millions of dollars in our state, it still didn’t work.

The people of Georgia flatly rejected socialism. They rejected a single-payer health care system. They rejected open borders and sanctuary cities. They made it clear that the Democrats’ path to the presidency in 2020 will not run through Georgia.

Brian Kemp is a strong leader and businessman who will continue to build on our state’s success. Congratulations to Brian on becoming Georgia’s next Governor, and I will work with him to keep Georgia the best state in the country in which to do business.

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Statement on Republican Senate Victories

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Over the last few months, I’ve traveled the country to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate nominees because too much was at stake to sit on the sidelines. We had an opportunity to grow our Republican majority, and last night we did just that.

Why is it so important?

We are seeing the greatest economic turnaround in American history. President Donald J. Trump’s agenda is working and the American people agree. That’s why we have improved our strong majority in the United States Senate.

We have turned the direction of our country, but there is still more work to do. With the help of these impressive new Senators, we can continue to grow the economy, strengthen our global security situation, and deal with our outrageous $21 trillion debt. We also need a serious immigration solution, an infrastructure system that works, trade policies that give us a level playing field, and an education system that prepares workers for the jobs being created by this economic turnaround.

I believe we can do this in the United States Senate and President Trump is committed to delivering results for the American people.

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Statement On The U.S. Senate’s Immigration Votes

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Yesterday, Democrats in the U.S. Senate showed their true colors. First, they forced a government shutdown over DACA. Yesterday, they got an opportunity to vote to give certainty to 1.8 million DACA recipients. They voted no.

Democrats said they wanted to have a bipartisan solution. They really don’t. Democrats said they wanted to secure the border. They really don’t. Instead, they crushed the dreams of people who were counting on them to deliver and showed they are happy to continue having an immigration system that has failed our national security and the American people.

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Five #SOTU Takeaways

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Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered his first State of the Union address. Here are five key takeaways:

  • Trump’s agenda is working. The historic tax cuts and regulatory relief are beginning to work and our economy is turning around.
  • Fixing our immigration system. President Trump is showing real leadership get something done to fix this broken system.
  • Moving at a business pace. President Trump is going to apply his successful, on time & under budget track record to rebuilding our infrastructure.
  • Leveling the playing field. Free trade is critical for our economy, but it has to be fair.
  • Investing in the military, reengaging with the world. President Trump is committed to working with our allies and protecting our homeland.

This was an optimistic message that all Americans needed to hear.

Together, we will build a Safe, Strong, and Proud America. 

 

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The Ridiculous #SchumerShutdown

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The #SchumerShutdown is absolutely ridiculous. It is completely irresponsible for Senate Democrats to use government funding as a bargaining tool. Democrats have created a false crisis by trying to tie illegal immigration to funding the federal government.

These are two totally different issues and should be handled separately. Ever since I was sworn into the United States Senate, I have been focused on fixing the budgeting process. Only 4 times in the past 43 years has the current budget process funded the federal government on time. These repeated failures have manifested into a pattern of short-term funding patches, continuing resolutions, that hurt our military. This short-term mentality in Washington has to stop.

Clearly, Congress’ funding mechanism does not work and will never work. We are doomed to repeat this cycle of fiscal irresponsibility until Congress reworks this budget process to successfully meet its Constitutional responsibility of funding the federal government.

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