Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 3, 2021
I want to thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. Madam Speaker, this resolution about the fiscal state of the Nation is an important step in the right direction. Now more than ever, Congress needs to take an honest look at government spending and the role it is playing in this inflation crisis. All across America, families are struggling. Consumer prices rose 5.4 percent in September year over year. Inflation is on pace to hit the highest level in 40 years, and the Congressional Budget Office has confirmed that inflation has eroded the purchasing power of families. Is it any wonder now that only 35 percent of Americans say that the economy is good? I will note that is just a bit smaller than the 37 percent of Americans who believe that President Joe Biden is competent as President. Make no mistake, the high prices Americans are paying at the grocery store and at the gas pump are a direct result of the Democrats' reckless spending agenda. So it is a little laughable that my Democrat colleagues would bring up this resolution now when for the last 9 months they have rammed through trillions in new spending and debt. As we speak, they are trying to pass the largest tax-and-spending bill in the history--in the history--of our country without even a score from the Congressional Budget Office. Here is a tip: Be honest with the American people about the price tag of your agenda and the higher prices that will be inflicted.…
Said by
Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

Share

More from Jason Smith

Nov 21, 2024

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 15- minute vote on passage of H.R. 9495 will be followed by a…

govinfo.gov
Jun 3, 2025

President Trump stopped the flow of illegal immigrants over our borders — this bill will stop the flow of taxpayer benefits to their pockets.

cbsnews.com
Nov 21, 2024

I disagree with everything the gentlewoman from Missouri (Ms. Bush) said. What I will say is that at least she is consistent. She was 1 of the 11 that voted against the bill in April. Unfortunately, we have seen a lot of other people…

govinfo.gov
Mar 11, 2025

A criminal, Mr. Speaker, is a criminal no matter how much they steal from the American taxpayers. H.R. 1156 is a must-pass bill for anyone interested in enforcing the rule of law. I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation