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Violent Attacks Can't Stand in America

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom to call on all Americans to find unity in the wake of the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn. He urged Americans to confront bigotry and hatred in their communities, and to work together to help end the religious and political divisions that have become so prevalent. He also…

Violence and Terror Have No Place in Politics

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After bombing attempts, all must agree that violence and terror have no place in politics House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed forFoxNews.com in response to recent reports of mail-bomb attacks against prominent political leaders. As more cases of political violence are reported, Whip Scalise called on Americans to remember what America stands…

Scalise on Fox & Friends: This is a time to calm the rhetoric, not point fingers

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends to discuss the latest reports of politically motivated attacks and attempts to intimidate political leaders. Whip Scalise called on all Americans to remember that there is no place for violence in American politics and to seek unity. He also reminded everyone of the need to wait for law enforcement…

Scalise: We All Should Be Calling This Out

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss today's reported mail-bomb attacks and the disturbing trend of politically motivated violence. As a survivor of such an attack, Whip Scalise has been outspoken against violence in politics and urged Americans and political leaders to condemn it whenever it occurs. Click here or on…

Scalise Calls on Democrat Leaders to Stop Violent Rhetoric in Fox News Op-Ed

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"As a survivor of a politically motivated attack, it is tragic to think this is an acceptable state of political discourse in our country." House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored a column for FoxNews.com in response to Eric Holder calling on his supporters to "kick" Republicans when Republicans are perceived as "going low." This is only the latest Democrat Party leader to make…

Scalise on Senate Passage of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Senate's bipartisan passage of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: “Earlier this summer, the House passed the America's Water Infrastructure Act to institute critical reforms to the Corps of Engineers and expedite the completion of flood protection and navigation projects across South…

Scalise Statement on Kavanaugh Confirmation

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court: “I applaud the Senate for confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. After one of the most exhaustive background checks in the history of the Senate’s ‘advice…

Scalise: USMCA is a Win for America

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino to discuss President Donald Trump's success in renegotiating a trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada that more fairly represents American interests, which follows Scalise's statement last month calling on Canadian leaders to come to the table or face Congressional…

Scalise Statement on New Trade Agreement with Canada

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding the President’s announcement that he has reached a new trade agreement with Canada: “I applaud President Trump for this impressive new agreement with Canada. While many in Washington claimed it could not be done, President Trump worked tirelessly to bring Canada to the table and negotiate…

Scalise: Congress is Combatting the Opioid Crisis

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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, as amended: “Congress has passed yet another important bill to tackle the Opioid crisis that is plaguing our country.  H.R. 6, which we passed today, will help us find an end to the trafficking of deadly drugs like fentanyl,…