Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call this body's attention to a dangerous violation of the rule of law across our southern border. Two years ago, the Mexican Government seized a quarry owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an American company, near Playa del Carmen. This quarry is a vital part of our construction supply chain across North America, supplying materials that fuel the revitalization of our Nation made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Chips and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other landmark bills we have passed in recent years. Every Member of this body should be concerned about the brazen action by an American ally and our largest trading partner. In response, I helped introduce the Defending American Property Abroad Act, a bipartisan and bicameral legislation to deter such abuse. As we urge President Lopez Obrador to reverse course, and as the Mexican Government continues to take disturbing steps that erode the rule of law and democratic ideals, I encourage each and all of my colleagues to sign onto our bill to protect American property and safeguard our future relationship with Mexico and other trading partners. ____________________”