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LEESBURG, VA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA-36), DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-1), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-2) for a press conference kicking off House Democrats’ annual Issues Conference. This year’s theme is “Fighting for an Affordable America.” Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined CNN's The Situation Room to discuss Trump’s lies and misinformation during the State of the Union. Below are excerpts from the conversation:
On Hearing the Real State of the Union from Constituents:
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark said she will be skipping President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech Tuesday, becoming the most senior Democrat to boycott the annual address.
“I will be hearing from the people of my district about their personal experiences with skyrocketing costs, new barriers to health care, dismantled Social Security services, and brutal cuts to medical research,” the No. 2 House Democrat said in a statement.
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark told ABC News she will not attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night, making her the highest-ranking House Democrat to skip the event.
"And let me tell you why," Clark told ABC's Linsey Davis in an exclusive interview. "What we have seen from this president is a series of lies, of disrespect for the American people. He campaigned that he would lower costs on Day 1, he would keep people safe and secure. And he has done just the opposite."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement:
“I will not be attending the State of the Union tonight.
“Rather than listen to Donald Trump lie to the American people, I will be hearing from the people of my district about their personal experiences with skyrocketing costs, new barriers to health care, dismantled Social Security services, and brutal cuts to medical research.
MALDEN, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Donald Trump’s illegal tariffs:
“The Supreme Court has affirmed what the American people already know: Donald Trump’s tariffs are an illegal tax on working families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for a hearing on Donald Trump's weaponization of ICE and Democrats' unified fight to hold the the Department of Homeland Security accountable for its brutality in Minnesota and across the country. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight to discuss Republicans' continued refusal to rein in ICE and plot to suppress the votes of millions of Americans. Below are excerpts from the conversation:
On Trump and the GOP's Refusal to Hold ICE Accountable:
"At this moment, when history is watching us and how we are going to react to what we are seeing — this buildup of a secret paramilitary force that has killed two American citizens in cold blood.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce Republicans' so-called SAVE America Act, their latest effort to suppress the voices and votes of millions of American citizens. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Let's be clear here: Republicans aren't worried about non-citizens voting. They’re afraid of actual American citizens voting. Why? Because they’re losing!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the Democratic Women's Caucus to denounce Republican legislation that would obstruct women’s right to vote ahead of the midterm elections. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Today, we are here to talk about the SAVE Act. Once again, with this bill, Republicans have decided to prioritize themselves over the people they represent and the democracy they serve.