Joyce Beatty actually said...

"my Republican colleagues are kneecapping the American people and those who serve this country"

"I want to thank Congressman Nunn, who referenced the bipartisanship."

"In my opinion, my colleagues across the aisle, and no one else, dragged us to the brink of default by using the debt ceiling as a weapon and a political tool to further their political agenda."

"What they did jeopardized our role on the political stage and created opportunities for China and other foreign adversaries to weaken our power and influence."