{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carter-statement-dismantling-our-nations-most-historic-home-white-house", "Rep. Carter Statement on the Dismantling of Our Nation\u2019s Most Historic Home \u2014 The White House", "2025-10-27", "2025", "2025-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cAs the Congressman from New Orleans, I know a few things about historic properties. My district is home to some of the most iconic and culturally significant landmarks in the country. In New Orleans, we don\u2019t just inherit history \u2014 we protect it, honor it, and keep it alive for generations to come.\n\n\u201cWalk through Trem\u00e9, one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in America, and you\u2019ll feel the spirit of resilience and culture in every block. Stroll through the Garden District, where preservation safeguards beauty and history side by side. Stand in the Lower Ninth Ward, and you\u2019ll see both the pain of loss and the power of rebuilding with care. Walk the French Quarter and you\u2019re surrounded by living history \u2014 architecture, music, and soul that define our city. Cross the river into Algiers, one of the oldest communities in the state, and you\u2019ll find neighborhoods that hold centuries of stories. In my hometown, these places aren\u2019t just buildings or streets \u2014 they\u2019re the beating heart of who we are.\n\n\u201cThat\u2019s why what\u2019s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is more than irresponsible. It\u2019s a national disgrace. The literal and symbolic dismantling of the White House under the reckless actions of Donald Trump is an assault on a shared national treasure. This isn\u2019t just a house \u2014 it\u2019s the People\u2019s House. It\u2019s where history has been written for generations.\n\n\u201cWhat\u2019s being done isn\u2019t just disrespectful \u2014 it violates the preservation regulations designed to protect historic sites in our nation\u2019s capital. These rules exist so no one person, no matter their title, can treat the White House like personal property.\n\n\u201cThe White House is not a private estate. It is the heart of our democracy. Its walls have witnessed wars, movements for justice, moments of progress, and times of national pain. They belong to the American people.\n\n\u201cIn New Orleans, we know what it means to preserve what matters. We honor it. We fight for it. And when it\u2019s threatened, we rebuild with respect and care. Our country owes the same commitment to the most historic home in America.\n\n\u201cThis is bigger than architecture. It\u2019s about respect for our institutions, for our shared history, and for the rule of law. I fully support efforts to hold those responsible accountable, stop any further damage, and protect the White House for future generations.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:32:54Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-carter-statement-dismantling-our-nations-most-historic-home-white-house"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.551161054521799, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}