In House floor remarks last week, Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) slammed President Trump for floating a third term and Republicans who have supported it.
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00:00For what purpose does the gentlewoman from New Mexico seek recognition?
00:04Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I ask for one minute to address the House and to revise and extend
00:08my remarks. Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.
00:13Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to address the members of this chamber and the American people,
00:20especially in the wake of remarks by the President and actions by the GOP here in the House
00:26this week, which undermine the Constitution and the fundamental rule of law. It is with that in
00:33mind that I say tonight that there is no situation in which Donald Trump will serve a third term in
00:42these United States of America. It is unlawful, unconscionable, and yes, unconstitutional.
00:49And to my colleagues across the aisle who are supporting legislation this week that would
00:55weaken and undermine the judicial system and the voting rights of Americans, I say to you that
01:01history is watching and will remember this moment. Did you stand with the American people and our
01:08democracy, or did you stand with a lawless administration who is unleashing chaos on our
01:14communities and our democracy and our nation? I encourage my colleagues, find your backbone,
01:22write your minds, and write your hearts, because history will remember. I yield back.
01:31Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3rd,