It is without apology that when you write legislation that cuts into the flesh of the working poor, you cannot call it policy. When you cut into the flesh of working-class Americans, you don't call it policy. You call it what it is: cruelty. When you kick 16 million people off of healthcare, you don't call it policy. You call it heartless. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues today to vote ``no'' on the previous question.
Lateefah Simon: “It is without apology that when you write legislation that cuts into the flesh of the working poor, you cannot call it…”
On the recordJune 10, 2025
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Opposing legislation that affects healthcare and the working poor.
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