Robert Garcia
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And so there is a shift on the ground that is happening. We just got to continue moving it. And we've got to continue to honestly encourage it because Republicans need to hear from people in their districts.
And so there is a shift on the ground that is happening. We just got to continue moving it. And we've got to continue to honestly encourage it because Republicans need to hear from people in their districts.
And so there is a shift on the ground that is happening. We just got to continue moving it. And we've got to continue to honestly encourage it because Republicans need to hear from people in their districts.
So, I mean, look, they've asked us to clarify our remarks. There's nothing to clarify. A metaphor is a metaphor. I've been using figurative speeches my whole life. We all have. And I'm not going to be silenced or backed down because Elon Musk or Donald Trump get offended by something I say. I mean, we should be encouraging folks to bring the fire to our to our debates.
So, I mean, look, they've asked us to clarify our remarks. There's nothing to clarify. A metaphor is a metaphor. I've been using figurative speeches my whole life. We all have. And I'm not going to be silenced or backed down because Elon Musk or Donald Trump get offended by something I say. I mean, we should be encouraging folks to bring the fire to our to our debates.
So, I mean, look, they've asked us to clarify our remarks. There's nothing to clarify. A metaphor is a metaphor. I've been using figurative speeches my whole life. We all have. And I'm not going to be silenced or backed down because Elon Musk or Donald Trump get offended by something I say. I mean, we should be encouraging folks to bring the fire to our to our debates.
We should be encouraging folks to be tough in this moment, not to retreat. So we're not going to back down on that. But look, I will see what they choose to take as the next step. This US attorney has said that he's opening up this investigation. I'm not sure what much there is to investigate. I said what I said on CNN.
We should be encouraging folks to be tough in this moment, not to retreat. So we're not going to back down on that. But look, I will see what they choose to take as the next step. This US attorney has said that he's opening up this investigation. I'm not sure what much there is to investigate. I said what I said on CNN.
We should be encouraging folks to be tough in this moment, not to retreat. So we're not going to back down on that. But look, I will see what they choose to take as the next step. This US attorney has said that he's opening up this investigation. I'm not sure what much there is to investigate. I said what I said on CNN.
It was out in the public sphere and no reasonable person would assume that I said anything that was threatening. a figure of speech. I mean, saying that you think, you know, that the American people want us to bring weapons to this bar fight, that's a figure of speech. And I think we all know that. So we'll see what they do, but we're going to keep being loud and strong.
It was out in the public sphere and no reasonable person would assume that I said anything that was threatening. a figure of speech. I mean, saying that you think, you know, that the American people want us to bring weapons to this bar fight, that's a figure of speech. And I think we all know that. So we'll see what they do, but we're going to keep being loud and strong.
It was out in the public sphere and no reasonable person would assume that I said anything that was threatening. a figure of speech. I mean, saying that you think, you know, that the American people want us to bring weapons to this bar fight, that's a figure of speech. And I think we all know that. So we'll see what they do, but we're going to keep being loud and strong.
And like I've told other Democrats, we can't be intimidated by these tactics.
And like I've told other Democrats, we can't be intimidated by these tactics.
And like I've told other Democrats, we can't be intimidated by these tactics.
Now, Elon Musk, what are you afraid of? Don't be afraid of coming in front of our committee is what I would say to Elon Musk. I'm not sure what there is that he's so afraid of folks like myself or Jasmine Crockett or Maxwell Frost. Just come before us, allow us to ask you some questions to get to the bottom of what's going on. And you should be able to stand in front of the American public
Now, Elon Musk, what are you afraid of? Don't be afraid of coming in front of our committee is what I would say to Elon Musk. I'm not sure what there is that he's so afraid of folks like myself or Jasmine Crockett or Maxwell Frost. Just come before us, allow us to ask you some questions to get to the bottom of what's going on. And you should be able to stand in front of the American public
Now, Elon Musk, what are you afraid of? Don't be afraid of coming in front of our committee is what I would say to Elon Musk. I'm not sure what there is that he's so afraid of folks like myself or Jasmine Crockett or Maxwell Frost. Just come before us, allow us to ask you some questions to get to the bottom of what's going on. And you should be able to stand in front of the American public
And be honest about what you're actually trying to do. And I think that's something that we've asked for. Republicans shot that motion down unanimously. They don't want Elon Musk to testify because they don't want to be held accountable. It's quite cowardly.
And be honest about what you're actually trying to do. And I think that's something that we've asked for. Republicans shot that motion down unanimously. They don't want Elon Musk to testify because they don't want to be held accountable. It's quite cowardly.