07/13/2023
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"I would argue that strengthening our military readiness and supporting our allies abroad is one of most important duties we have this Congress."
"However, Congress' authority over the power of the purse is a tremendous responsibility, and we owe it to our constituents to exercise that power judiciously."
"Trust in government is at an all-time low in this country, and it is because people across the country, our constituents, do not feel like they can trust government to do what they say they are going ..."
"We have to fix this problem, gentlemen. Members of Congress are incredibly frustrated, and it is because our constituents are incredibly frustrated."