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In reply to the discussion: We all know this chapter in the handbook for abusive husbands... [View all]diva77
(7,640 posts)33. Pence had the gaslight on high with this whopper - blaming dems for soap denial
Mike Pence Blames Democrats After Trump Denies Soap To Imprisoned Migrant Kids
https://crooksandliars.com/2019/06/mike-pence-blames-democrats-after-trump
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"The administration was actually arguing in court this week that the administration should not be required to give soap or toothbrushes or showers to children detained at the border," Tapper added. "Aren't toothbrushes and blankets and medicine and basic conditions for kids, aren't they a part of how the United States of America -- the Trump administration -- treats children?"
"Well, of course they are, Jake," Pence replied with a shake of his head. "It's one of the reasons we ask for more bed space."
The vice president, who is an evangelical Christian, argued that the Trump administration will not give soap to detained immigrant children because of Congress.
"Democrats in Congress refused to expand the bed space and the capacity for us to detain people," Pence complained.
"This is going on right now," Tapper pointed out.
"It's one of the reasons we continue to call on Congress to give DHS Customs and Border Protections additional resources at the border," Pence said.
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https://crooksandliars.com/2019/06/mike-pence-blames-democrats-after-trump
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"The administration was actually arguing in court this week that the administration should not be required to give soap or toothbrushes or showers to children detained at the border," Tapper added. "Aren't toothbrushes and blankets and medicine and basic conditions for kids, aren't they a part of how the United States of America -- the Trump administration -- treats children?"
"Well, of course they are, Jake," Pence replied with a shake of his head. "It's one of the reasons we ask for more bed space."
The vice president, who is an evangelical Christian, argued that the Trump administration will not give soap to detained immigrant children because of Congress.
"Democrats in Congress refused to expand the bed space and the capacity for us to detain people," Pence complained.
"This is going on right now," Tapper pointed out.
"It's one of the reasons we continue to call on Congress to give DHS Customs and Border Protections additional resources at the border," Pence said.
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I'm going to call my congresspeople to ask that the private companies undergo an audit to see where the $700/day/child is going
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trump did a speech, part of which he talked about his older brother who died of alcoholism
happyaccident
Jun 2019
#39
There's a great article(i have to remember where I get it)maybe the Atlantic
happyaccident
Jun 2019
#40
And -- let us not forget -- that the Democrats in Congress are withholding soap and toothbrushes
Fritz Walter
Jun 2019
#16
The republicans must think that the people of this nation are all incredibly stupid.
patphil
Jun 2019
#17
The policy was adopted in April 2018 when Republicans controlled all three branches of government
struggle4progress
Jun 2019
#27