Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this partisan bill. As ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, I cannot stand by as the GOP slashes funding for law enforcement, the courts, and NOAA, which includes the National Weather Service. This bill hurts our local police officers by taking away $247 million from their public safety technology and equipment. Additionally, it cuts $350 million from projects that support community efforts to prevent crime, improve law enforcement, to provide precincts with equipment to prevent car theft and provide victim services. These are projects that Republicans and Democrats on our committee approved and agreed on. Furthermore, the bill does nothing to prevent this administration from gutting NOAA. As a result, the lifesaving weather forecasts we all receive will be less accurate and timely. Federal funding cuts in the GOP's continuing resolution are dangerous to communities like Queens and so many others. This includes Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and SNAP benefits which serve as a lifeline for millions of Americans. Let's be clear: Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are not entitlements. They are earned benefits that hardworking Americans pay into throughout their lifetime so they have the opportunity to retire with dignity. Mr.…”