“We're not at war right now. This is a defensive operation. The president is acting within his constitutional authority to protect American interests and personnel.
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“We appreciate and share the President's determination to once and for all bring an end to the Democrat DHS shutdown. In the coming days, Republicans in the Senate and House will be following through on the President's directive by fully funding the entire Department of Homeland Security on two parallel tracks: through the appropriations process and through the reconciliation process.
“The Democrat's DHS shutdown strategy is clear: Block paychecks for TSA officers and force Americans to wait in lines at airports across the country. It's madness.
“Passing a war powers resolution at this moment would be a frightening prospect. It would take the ability of our commander in chief, the president, take his authority away right now to finish this job. The operation has been necessary, lawful and effective. Reversing course would play right into the hands of the enemy.
“Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions.
“The White House has been renovated many times... President Trump's going to add the greatest improvement to the White House in the history of the building... The ballroom is going to be glorious.
“You walk outside of the White House in the rain, sometimes to go to a tent, to go to a tent to host a world leader. That's what we do today. And President Trump said that's a disgrace, how about we do better? And not only did he say we were going to build a great ballroom that we can host these events, he funded it privately. It's going to be a permanent renovation that will enhance the White House for all future presidents.