Documented contradictions
15 entries. Each one sourced. Each one showing the distance between what was said and what was done.
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“With those people who are here working hard, doing those things that they should be doing just as good neighbors and good people, we would put them on a pathway to citizenship.”
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“The filibuster must remain unchanged. Pass it on and tell your Senators.”
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“That's when you have to have sanctions, and the House has to get real. Members who violate STOCK Act deserve punishment.”
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“I am deeply saddened that the violence that ensued distracted me from doing so... lawless vigilantes wreaked havoc.”
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“I would definitely be in favor of eliminating property taxes altogether... I support what the Governor's position has been about removing homestead property taxes.”
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“I came to Washington to serve the people of Florida's 19th Congressional District... my priorities are serving Southwest Florida with honor.”
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“As a fiscal conservative, I am disturbed by the federal government allowing more than 26 trillion dollars of unfunded liabilities... I will work to sponsor and pass a Balanced Budget Amendment.”
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“Democrats control the Senate... Chuck Schumer's done nothing. Joe Biden has done nothing... House Republicans are the only adults in the room.”
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“Free trade raises the standard of living every time it is done. A shirt manufactured in Michigan costs $50, but one from Bangladesh or China costs $30—that helps middle-income families who cannot afford a $50 shirt.”
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“In 2000, at age 21, Donalds entered a no-contest plea to felony bribery as part of a scheme to defraud a bank. He received probation and paid over $7,000 in restitution. The conviction was expunged after he entered the Florida House.”
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“Arrested in 1997 at age 18 for marijuana possession and admitted to selling it as a teen. Benefited from a pre-trial diversion program that kept him out of prison and off the books.”
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“Changes to Social Security and Medicare need to be 'studied' to ensure their solvency. Supported frameworks for privatizing Social Security.”
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“Trump is a huge distraction, and cares more about himself than the country in my opinion, but I could care less about him. Trump won't run. Thank God!”
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“Co-sponsored federal legislation that would enact a national ban on abortion. Praised Florida's 15-week ban. Called reproductive healthcare 'sick, perverse' and an ideology that 'erodes our nation's moral compass.'”
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“The attempt to feature the personal benefits of slavery is wrong and needs to be adjusted. I have faith that FLDOE will correct this.”
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