Mark Souder: “it is now March 1, the third month since the Democrat Party took over Congress. For the first 2 months, after…”

“it is now March 1, the third month since the Democrat Party took over Congress. For the first 2 months, after campaigning on a platform of reform, after years of complaining about alleged unfair process abuse by Republicans, Americans have been able to watch an unprecedented continued abuse of power in this House. After the abuse of power during the first 100 hours, we thought the aberration would end. Surely basic voting rights would return. In February, the abuse of power continued. The minority was deprived of basic voting rights through most of February as well. The American people voted last fall for change. They don't want to hear us complain about process. But process does matter. We are a republic, where we expect a democratic process, minority protections and the right to vote. Now, to start month 3 of Democrat control, the Democratic Party has brought forth a bill that deprives the American workers of the right to a private ballot. They have moved from abuse of power and undemocratic methods in Congress to applying this abuse of power directly to the American people. Put yourself in the shoes of an average American worker trying to decide whether they want to vote for or against establishing a union at the workplace. You would get lobbied on every side, but at least you get a private ballot. The bill before us today would deprive you of that private ballot. The card check replaces the vote. If a majority signed the card, there is no private vote.”