Nancy Pelosi: “Mr. Speaker, on the eve of Memorial Day when we honor the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for democracy, the…”

“Mr. Speaker, on the eve of Memorial Day when we honor the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for democracy, the Republicans are taking extraordinary efforts to shut off debate and stifle the democratic process. The Republican majority has desecrated a bill designed to support the troops, honor their mission, and help those affected so sadly by September 11. The Republicans dishonored this bill by their stealth attack on the Social Security fund. It is no wonder the Republicans are ashamed to vote in the light of day in public on their secret $750 billion increase in the debt ceiling, which is necessary, of course, to cover their tax break for the rich at the expense of America's seniors who depend on Social Security. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote against this closed rule, which is a sign of failure on the part of the Republicans to honor their commitment to the democratic process and to America's seniors.”