Rep. DeGette statement on the president declaring a national emergency

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today released the following statement on the president's decision to declare a national emergency:

"Congress did its job when it reached an agreement to fund the government and avoid another government shutdown. The president, on the other hand, did what he has done many times before – that's ignore the will of the people, abuse his power, and embarrass us in front of the rest of the world.

"While I fully support enhancing security at our borders, building this ridiculous wall is not the right solution. And the president's decision today, to declare a fake national emergency so he can take money away from other important projects and spend it on his wall, is beyond the pale – and, I believe, an abuse of power."