The American people are at their wits' end. They fear that our great country has fallen into a state of disrepair the likes of which have never been seen before. They have watched as our time-tested institutions have become engulfed by a smog of bureaucratic rot. They have gathered at their kitchen tables for nights on end wondering how much further they could stretch their budgets to support their families. All the while, Washington has trudged onward with more spending schemes and irresponsible policies that are poisoning America. Mr. Speaker, I cannot overstate the severity of the catastrophes that this administration has created. From the southern border being overrun to inflation that has robbed hardworking Americans and their families, no matter where you turn, the carnage is palpable. Republicans are taking a stand to end this madness and move America in the right direction. That starts with our Commitment to America. The American people deserve an economy that is strong, a Nation that is safe, a future built on freedom, and a government that is accountable. These are the tenets of the Commitment to America. Mr. Speaker, let me be clear, the American people can no longer afford one-party Democrat rule in Washington. Under one-party rule, Americans are bearing the brunt of 40-year high inflation. Crime has exploded in major cities across the entire country. Millions of illegal aliens have poured across the southern border.…
Virginia Foxx: “The American people are at their wits' end. They fear that our great country has fallen into a state of disrepair the…”
On the recordSeptember 28, 2022
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