Kevin Hern: “I thank the chairman for the opportunity to speak. One of America's most famous sons, Will Rogers, once said: ``It costs…”

“I thank the chairman for the opportunity to speak. One of America's most famous sons, Will Rogers, once said: ``It costs ten times more to govern us than it used to and we are not governed one-tenth as good.'' That was in 1932. I can only imagine what he would say today. That is why this vote is so important. It moves us closer to delivering on the mandate the American people overwhelmingly demanded in November. We are on an unsustainable path, and every Member of this body knows it. This budget resolution commits us to investing in strong border security and strengthening our national defense. It directs committees to find ways to make the President's tax agenda permanent. It paves the way to unleash American energy production. The budget resolution calls for historic spending cuts as Congress works with the President to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, something that every single one of us, regardless of party, should applaud, all in one, big, beautiful bill. Failure to unite on this vote may very well result in breaking up the President's agenda. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' Together we can build a stronger, more prosperous America before it is too late.”