Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene), one of the most talented Members of this institution. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today against this Republican ruse, the default on America act. This legislation is not a serious proposal. It is a MAGA wish list that demands a 22 percent cut of essential Federal programs that support working families, seniors, veterans, public safety, schools, and housing assistance. If passed, this bill would cost an estimated 780,000 jobs, many in the clean energy sector, all across this country. What we need is simple: A clean bill to avoid a default, to ensure we protect the full faith and credit of the United States. If my Republican colleagues want to show Americans they can govern, then pass a clean bill and show us your budget, a real budget, like the President has released. Every day Republicans wait brings us closer to brinksmanship and hurts the American people and the global economy. I urge my colleagues to reject this bill.”