Michelle Fischbach: “It is unfortunate that, yet again, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen to operate without input…”

“It is unfortunate that, yet again, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have chosen to operate without input from the minority. Voting for increasing the debt ceiling without proper consideration in the House is simply irresponsible. These bills include troubling consequences for small businesses. Given that the Democrats are unwilling to accept Republican input on anything else they are working to pass, including but not limited to stripping the Hyde amendment from all legislation possible, something that is in moral opposition to millions of Americans, I see no reason this should be any different. Again, Democrats can pass this extension using their majority. Mr. Speaker, we could have done so much good while addressing these topics. I am deeply disappointed that the majority chooses to pursue these bills without including House Republicans in negotiations. I ask that, in the future, they give us all the opportunity to come together for the good of the American people. Mr. Speaker, I oppose the rule; I oppose the underlying bills; and I ask Members to do the same. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. We are on the precipice of what economists call financial Armageddon, financial Armageddon. Mark Zandi has said: ``Even if resolved quickly, Americans would pay for this default for generations.'' Their answer, according to virtually all Republicans, is to go home. Really?…”