Michelle Fischbach said "The House Appropriations Committee worked in good faith throughout the FY25 process, and it was the Democrats who weaponized this process, holding up negotiations on demands that were completely unrelated to funding. If my colleagues choose a Democrat shutdown simply because they hate Donald Trump and his administration, then they are showing they have still learned nothing from the results of last year's elections. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are again reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, we are opposed to the tariffs and the tax increase on American families. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon), who is a distinguished member of the Rules Committee." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 11, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee worked in good faith throughout the FY25 process, and it was the Democrats who weaponized this process, holding up negotiations on demands that were completely unrelated to funding. If my colleagues choose a Democrat shutdown simply because they hate Donald Trump and his administration, then they are showing they have still learned nothing from the results of last year's elections. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are again reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, we are opposed to the tariffs and the tax increase on American families. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania (Ms. Scanlon), who is a distinguished member of the Rules Committee.

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Michelle Fischbach

Republican · Minnesota

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