Political Quotes

“Madam President, the decision by my colleague to block this resolution is clearly disappointing. Let's remember what this was about. This was about transparency. They just blocked the Senate from requesting basic information that is going to help all Americans. And just look at these numbers again. Just in the last 4 months, grocery prices are up 2.6 percent; household care is up 5.2 percent; baby care is up 7 percent; general merchandise up 7.1 percent. We are clearly seeing inflation. Senate Democrats just objected to transparency. That means they are against getting the facts, against ensuring accountability, and against getting the American people the information they need to make smart decisions as prices keep rising. Eighty-seven percent of Americans are worried about the rising costs of goods. Apparently, so is the White House. So don't the American people deserve the same information about what is happening with the economy? Floridians deserve to know the truth about inflation and so do the people of Ohio. Why does my colleague want to keep them in the dark? This administration is telling the American people one thing but saying something else behind closed doors. That is wrong. The American people deserve the truth. Inflation is real. It is happening. It is hurting American families. It is time President Biden does something about it, and I am extremely disappointed my colleague is actually today helping the President mislead the American people. I yield the floor.…”