Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2811. Under President Biden, we have created 12 million jobs, including 800,000 manufacturing jobs, and unemployment is at a 54-year low. The previous administration lost 3 million jobs in 4 years, including nearly 300,000 manufacturing jobs. This irresponsible proposal on the floor today would tank our economic recovery and hurt hardworking families, and it would not be good for my western New York district. Throughout the pandemic, this Congress worked together to keep families strong amidst unprecedented uncertainty. It is shocking how anti-family this bill is. This bill will lead to less healthcare for parents and children. More kids will go to bed hungry because their parents can't afford food. It would cut healthcare for veterans, hurting not only them but their families and caregivers, as well. Congress raised the debt limit nearly 80 times since 1960--the majority of those taking place under Republican Presidents. It is time for the GOP to stop playing games with the livelihood of American families. I ask my colleagues to join me in rejecting this proposal and instead pass a clean bill that prevents the first default in our Nation's history.”