Betty McCollum: “I have not turned my back on you. I love you, Mr. Cole.”

I rise in support of the FY2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.

These water settlements are judgments. These water settlements are contracts the United States Government entered into.

Well, in my opinion, being present when some of the stuff happened, that is an unintended consequence, totally unintended consequence.

The American people just want to afford the basic necessities for everyday life, but this administration is not doing anything to help them with the cost of living crisis.