President Donald Trump and Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., take a photo following the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
"Last night, I sat with Democrat colleagues to lead by example. When it comes to America, we don’t sit on our hands, WE RISE TO OUR FEET. Protecting our citizens should unite us as Representatives. Instead, my colleagues on the left sat with scowls while I stood for law enforcement, secure borders, a strong economy, and safer communities," Cammack said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital on Wednesday.
"Setting the standard means standing up. Leading by example means putting America first. We can disagree on policy. But we must be united in defending our nation and our people. When Americans are in need, we rise to the challenge," she added.
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