Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I left the Capitol at 3 a.m. this morning, after fighting Republicans' plans to default on America unless we impose drastic spending cuts, cuts that are so severe they will hurt farmers and ranchers, kids and families, and this beautiful place we call home. Nobody in any State will be protected from their draconian cuts. When I asked how to explain the bill's drastic cuts to rural communities in my district, the Republicans' response was, ``You should tell them that we have to prioritize.'' The Rules Committee Republicans then blocked my amendment to protect rural water, housing, and business development programs. In essence, they said to rural America, you are not a priority. The Republicans blocked my amendment to protect veterans' healthcare, the Indian Health Service, and clean energy investments. Veterans are clearly not their priority. Healthcare is clearly not their priority. Addressing the climate crisis that is fueling disasters across America, across the United States, and across this planet is clearly not their priority. Do you like knowing your food is safe? The Republicans' bill could cut 1,800 USDA food inspectors and cost our farmers, ranchers, and restaurants $89 billion in lost production and $2.2 billion in lost wages. The majority blocked my amendment to protect the Food Safety and Inspection Service from cuts. When Republicans now demand we cut spending on healthcare, safety, and housing, what is it for?…”