Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution

"Today's Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They've put it into writing with their manifesto. They're admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies."

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Democrat Party is controlled by far-left radicals who promote extreme, anti-American policies.

Senator Barrasso also highlighted how the Democrat manifesto threatens national security by weakening our military, opening the border, and abandoning our allies.

Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks.

Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:

"The driving force in today's Democrat Party is an extreme organization. It's called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its radical candidates are winning. Its far-left vision is spreading.

"This organization has issued a manifesto. In a recent interview with Fox News, the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America admitted this manifesto is filled with extreme policies. Let me say that again. The co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America admitted their manifesto is filled with extreme policies. She has become the face of today's Democrat Party.

"She was asked whether her organization wants to abolish the Senate. She said, 'True.' She was then asked whether they want to replace the presidency and the Supreme Court. She said, 'Yep.'

She was asked whether they want to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She said, 'Absolutely.' She was asked whether they want to abolish borders, and give amnesty to every illegal immigrant in America. This includes illegal immigrant criminals. She said, 'As a long-term plan, yep.'

"She was asked whether they want to defund our military. She replied, 'Absolutely.' She was asked whether they want to abolish prisons. She said, 'Yeah.' She was asked whether they want government control of private companies. She said, 'Yeah, absolutely.'

"There you have it. Those are the policies of the liberal left. Today's Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They've put it into writing with their manifesto. They're admitting it out loud on television.

"Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies. They are campaigning for extremists in primaries. One sitting Democrat Senator - whose desk is right over there - said clearly: we are seeing 'the future of the Democrat Party.'

"Their manifesto is being reflected in the votes of the Democrats on the Floor of the United States Senate. For sixty-five years, the National Defense Authorization Act has passed with bipartisan support. This month, every single Democrat in this body voted to block funding for our military. Our service members are paying the price because the Democrats have turned to the radical left. Even the New York Times admits Democrats have crossed a red line by blocking defense funding.

"The same radical agenda that targets America also targets our closest ally, Israel. One of the leaders of this anti-Israel campaign is the Mayor of New York City. He has called for the arrest of Israel's Prime Minister. This is exactly what their radical manifesto demands.

"The liberal Mayor of New York City wants to hand over the Prime Minister of Israel to the unaccountable International Criminal Court. It's not a real court. It lacks legitimacy. It lacks credibility.

"In its 24 years of existence, it has never charged a single leader of Iran for Iran's atrocities against the world. Yet it claims the right to arrest and punish American troops.

"The United States is not a member of the International Criminal Court. Neither is Israel. The Mayor of New York City is a loyalist of the United Nations - not the United States.

"From the campaign trail to the cloakrooms of Congress, the far left has revealed its radical beliefs. Democrats are determined to tear down our country and tear up the Constitution. They want to open the borders and control the economy. They want to weaken our military and abandon Israel. These policies are disastrous for our country. There is no part of America they would not destroy.

"The American people reject Democrats' radical policies. They demand and deserve better. Republicans are going to continue to fight for freedom, for liberty, and for American greatness.

"As long as there is a Constitution, Republicans will not abolish the Senate. No state can lose its equal voice without its consent. We will not silence the people we represent. Republicans will not end immigration enforcement. Our priority is the safety of law-abiding citizens, not illegal immigrant criminals. Republicans will never allow America to become a sanctuary country.

"Republicans will not abolish prisons. Republicans will not release criminals

back into our communities. Democrats' pro-crime policies are dangerous.

"The Constitution, secure borders, law and order, military strength, and economic freedom are not optional. They are the foundations for our free society. Without them, there is no safety. No security. No prosperity. No self-government. Republicans know that, without them, there is no United States of America."

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