Whereas Benjamin Franklin was quoted saying, The freedom of speech is the pillar of a free government ; Whereas in his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson said that, Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle ; Whereas Abraham Lincoln stated that, There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law ; Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides for the freedom of speech; Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides for the right to assemble; Whereas Trump administration officials have been targets of recent protests from those who disagree philosophically and politically; Whereas many Trump administration officials and supporters have been denied service in restaurants, targeted at their personal homes, yelled at, spit on, or been victims of hateful speech; Whereas this political climate of disrespect only exacerbates the political divide in America; Whereas, on June 23, 2018, Representative Maxine Waters (CA–43) attended a political rally in Los Angeles; Whereas she publicly denounced the Trump administration and all those who support the administration’s agenda; Whereas the Congresswoman told her supporters and all those who disagree with the Trump administration, to push back on them and … tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere ; Whereas she also said that she has no sympathy for these people ; Whereas this rhetoric is dangerous, vile, and lacks basic civility; Whereas Representative Maxine Waters has called for segregation and abuse of those who disagree politically, ideologically, and philosophically from her and her supporters; Whereas all public officials should honor the values of free speech by encouraging debate, not condoning hatred; Whereas article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution states that, Each House may … punish its Members for disorderly behavior ; and Whereas the words and actions of Representative Maxine Waters constitute disorderly behavior: Now, therefore, be it