"This was only ever about national security and protecting their way of life here. And now this is a radically different deal."
"We are being told that this lifeline, these very basic protections, are on the chopping block so that billionaires can get yet another tax break."
"This Republican budget bill is one of the most expensive — and dangerous — bills Congress has seen in decades."
"That money was supposed to build and maintain a nationwide EV charging network—and with it, create good-paying jobs in communities across the country."
"This wasn't just a legal violation. It was an economic setback for American workers, and a direct hit to the communities counting on these investments."
"The deficit will explode so badly it will trigger automatic cuts, including over half a trillion dollars from Medicare."
"Republicans just voted for the largest cuts to healthcare in American history—cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act."
"This is what Republicans do — pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires by going after programs families rely on the most."
"CBO’s nonpartisan analysis makes it crystal clear: Donald Trump and House Republicans are selling out the middle class to make the ultra-rich even richer."
"This is what Republicans are fighting for — lining the pockets of their billionaire donors while children go hungry and families get kicked off their health care."
"We need to continue to work at that. We as members are at the table. We don't want the deal to be ended."
"There are just a few outstanding issues. I think everyone will get to yes."
"You will hear over the course of this hearing a vigorous debate."
"So if they cut someone off Medicaid, they're off. We will not be able to fix that for them."
"I just need to stress: there is no back-filling at the state level."
"voting to cut Medicaid spending is voting to cut their constituents off from lifesaving health care access."
"Our reconciliation instructions provide the opportunity to restore integrity to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to make sure that this essential program works for the most vuln..."
"Trump loves to call his budget the 'big, beautiful bill.' It is—for billionaires."
