Show-Me Senator Schmitt Celebrates White Dudes For Freedom 250

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This hearing was intended to focus on issues surrounding citizenship, immigration policy and naturalized citizenship, but much of the discussion focused on the purpose of America 250 and, more specifically, Freedom 250, which the Trump administration has organized to celebrate 250 years of America as a nation.

In his opening statement, Chairman Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., reminded the committee of the history of America, including men like George Washington, Lewis and Clark, and David Crockett, a reminder to Americans that “citizenship was never supposed to be soft, it was plain spoken, independent, brave, and willing to stand when standing meant death.”

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Senate committee explores ways to protect American citizenship

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary's Subcommittee on the Constitution met on Wednesday to discuss the subject of protecting America's citizenship, considering America's 250th anniversary.