Washington (US Political RP; 2016 ; Congress Thread ; OPEN!)

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
0355
Tuesday
July 18
2016

Senator, with all due respect the country someone is from doesn't change their character. We have Americans who grow up to be terrorists and Egyptian immigrants who grow up to be true American patriots. This bill keeps the decision on the person for that very reason. If the recruiters decide they deserve it, they should get a chance, and if not, then not, no matter where they are from.

[Alozia]

"Madam Senator, I'm mainly concerned with enemy agents infiltrating our military. Without such restrictions we would make our military vulnerable to potential sabotage."

[Prolieum]

Senate Floor

"Senator Kingston, during the questioning period, please phrase all statements as a question. If you wish to express your opinion, I suggest you wait for the floor debate or the speakers' list."

[Alozia]

Senate Floor

"Senator Kingston, during the questioning period, please phrase all statements as a question. If you wish to express your opinion, I suggest you wait for the floor debate or the speakers' list."

"Of course. I have no further questions."

[Woodstovia]

"Will our military be able to cope with this bill?" Barron asked. "This would in all probability create a surge in membership of the military leading to strains both on training and equipment. This would also lead to uncommitted troops who merely want to wait out a few years doing as little as possible so they can get citizenship. There are also knock-on effects resulting from this bill. This could create the problem of many immigrant families being more dependent on social services and welfare as this bill will result in a surge in immigrant families relying on a single parent - often a single mother if the father is injured or killed during his service. Can our current military and welfare budgets deal with the stress this bill will create and will the U.S. Military be able to ensure it's high standards?"

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
0404
Tuesday
July 18
2016

Senator, I would hope you are aware that the military is capable of turning down applicants. I do not see how your criticism is anything but a criticism of all recruitment into our Armed Forces. Our standards and budget will be just fine. Actually, they'll be even better.

[Vaquas]

House Floor

"This House is called for order. The next bill in the docket is the "resolution to label Bashar Al-Assad a dictator." I invite Representative Yang to lay out the bill."

United States House of Representatives

"Thank you Mr. Speaker."

"This bill is rather self-explanatory, and should pass without much opposition. The acts of incredible violence and inhumanity perpetrated by the Assad Regime under his direction and with total disregard for innocent life and human rights, warrant the categorization of this man as what he so obviously has become: A Dictator. President Winston's foreign policy has shown weakness to the world and an inability to successfully act against or sometimes even acknowledge Assad's crimes against civilians and opposition groups, but that does not mean that the United States Congress must follow suit. The passage of this resolution would be a signal that The US Government does recognize Assad's autocratic evil, and would give us an opportunity to call out said autocratic evil by its proper name where it exists. Thank You."

[Prolieum]

House Floor

"The floor is open for debate, or questioning."

[Chewion]

Senate Floor

"Senator Is there a way we can keep close track of these people after they are granted citizenship? I think it's necessary for at least a few years to ensure they are loyal."

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1612
Tuesday
July 18
2016

No there isn't Senator. If you think that years of military service are not enough to prove their loyalty, then you either don't trust anyone, or have another reason to distrust them. We have no way to track them. If we did that would constitute a breach of privacy and a massive and likely unconstitutional expansion of federal power.

[Chewion]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1612
Tuesday
July 18
2016

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No there isn't Senator. If you think that years of military service are not enough to prove their loyalty, then you either don't trust anyone, or have another reason to distrust them. We have no way to track them. If we did that would constitute a breach of privacy and a massive and likely unconstitutional expansion of federal power.

"Senator, it's not that I don't trust anyone. I just know that there is a chance they can fake their loyalty. I again ask how will we make sure they are truly loyal?"

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1614
Tuesday
July 18
2016

Senator, how do we know you are truly loyal?

[Chewion]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1614
Tuesday
July 18
2016

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Senator, how do we know you are truly loyal?

"Because I have lived here for decades and I have proven my loyalty. I have also been through numerous background checks by the FBI. What I am asking is what specific ways will we ensure they are and remain loyal?"

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1618
Tuesday
July 18
2016

The Unabomber lived here for decades Senator. What you are telling me is that just living here proves loyalty better than risking your life for this country. How is that not "proving" their loyalty? It sounds to me like you have another reason to doubt their loyalty.

[Chewion]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1618
Tuesday
July 18
2016

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The Unabomber lived here for decades Senator. What you are telling me is that just living here proves loyalty better than risking your life for this country. How is that not "proving" their loyalty? It sounds to me like you have another reason to doubt their loyalty.

"How do we know that another country won't send agents to infiltrate our military or send them here to gain citizenship? All I am asking is what specific measures will be taken to ensure that those that apply are loyal only to us?"

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1618
Tuesday
July 18
2016

Senator, if another country wanted to put all the time, money, and effort into infiltrating our military, I am pretty sure that they would just forge an ID.

[Chewion]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1618
Tuesday
July 18
2016

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Senator, if another country wanted to put all the time, money, and effort into infiltrating our military, I am pretty sure that they would just forge an ID.

"Why are you refusing to answer my main question? What measures will be in place to ensure they are and remain loyal?"

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1618
Tuesday
July 18
2016

I've answered your question Senator, and the answer is more than the measures to make sure that YOU are loyal. They have to pass through all enlistment and background checks, which is more than you had to. Then they risk their lives for their country for years, which is more than you have ever done. After that we don't have thought police tracing them because of a little thing called the Constitution of the United States. That's your answer.

[Chewion]

Senate Floor

"Thank you! I am done with my questions."

[Prolieum]

"Mr. President, I would like to propose an amendment to the bill."

"I move that the following Section be added."

Section 7: Should the UI be killed in the line of duty, the immediate family of the UI shall be granted U.S. Citizenship in the same manner as if the enlistment period was completed.

[Tumblrena]

Washington D.C.
United States Senate
1624
Tuesday
July 18
2016

I wholeheartedly second the amendment.

[Prolieum]

Senate Floor

"Are there any objections?"

[Prolieum]

Senate Floor

"Without objection, the amendment is added. The floor is open to motions."

[Tallahassee News Station]

"I move to call the previous question"

[Meelducan]

"I move to call the previous question"

"I second this motion."