The way to keep that from happening is not to deny what he said, it's to let both the White house and all your representation in congress and the Senate know that you strenuously oppose what he intends to do.Oh please...the DC crew do what they want to do and I get "form letters".
Thank you for your concern. I too share your concerns yada, yada, yada...They may pay attention, but in the end I doubt that it makes that much difference. I've gotten, if it's possible, even more cynical over the last few years. I've no time or disposition for any of 'em.
And in the end it always seems that the piece of crap bill gets passed (if I'm usually "agin it") and the good bill gets shot down (if I'm usually "fer it")!
They don't "represent" me or my views, but I still have to live with what they pass.
I don't know what state your live in, but here in Ga my critter usually responds positively to my calls and letters. I realize he isn't responding just to my calls and letters alone, but if enough voters contact him on an issue it does get his attention.
In any case, I believe it's better to make your views known to those who rule over us like Roman Emporers than to just sit back and let them think they have a free ride with no accountability. That's how a democratic Republic is supposed to work, but I realize that it has become unworkable in many states where the liberal mindset has become so deeply ingrained in the people's minds.