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Rep. Jeffries on Democrats in the House


U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D NY-8, Central Brooklyn plus parts of Queens), talks about the latest on the federal budget deal and the ongoing investigations, plus local issues — including the Amazon news, affordable housing and criminal justice reform.

"I viewed the announcement as a starting point and it appears that Amazon was unwilling to negotiate improve upon things that would have benefited the community and allayed some of the fears," says @RepJeffries.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 15, 2019

"We have a constitutional responsibility to serve as a check and balance on the executive branch, we don’t work for Donald Trump... There’s a new sheriff in town, her name is Nancy Pelosi… and we’re going to make sure we stand up for the American people," @RepJeffries.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 15, 2019

"The most significant issue confronting the neighborhoods I represent is the intense socioeconomic gentrification that’s sweeping through central Brooklyn... And to me, getting something done in affordable housing was essential," says @RepJeffries.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 15, 2019

"95% support the notion of universal criminal background checks. The reason why nothing has happened to date is because in the Republican controlled House they’ve been acting like they’re working for the NRA — those days are over," says @RepJeffries.

— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 15, 2019


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 February 15, 2019  30m