Rich Neal: “It ballooned the deficit by $1.5 trillion, and the bill never paid for itself.”

Mr. Speaker, the Republican bill was put together with bubble gum and Elmer's glue last Friday night. This isn't a plan. It sounds like their argument that 300-year-olds are receiving Social Security benefits. Families are staring at…

Mr. Speaker, it is too bad that we had to play this out to the anxiety and consternation of the American people. Think of what this might be like if you didn't know a month ago whether or not your children were going to have health…

We have a special responsibility to protect them from abuse and further turmoil, and also to deliver supports that will let them set out on a path to success.

We are in favor of every request that you asked for. These were modest agreements that were reached and rendered by both parties in an honest and public agreement. The Speaker of the House broke his word. That is why we are here. To the…