Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1968, a clean continuing resolution that funds government through September 30, 2025. I think my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are confused about what is in this bill and what is not. They keep talking about impacts to mandatory spending, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. That is not in this bill. Just because you keep repeating the same dishonest talking points doesn't make it true. This legislation continues funding and prevents a government shutdown, which would have a devastating impact on my home State of Oklahoma and communities across the country. We must keep government open so we can continue the America First agenda, which is focused on securing our border, unleashing American energy, safeguarding our Nation, and rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse. This legislation fully supports our vets and servicemembers. It does not cut 1 cent from toxic exposure funds or eliminate COPS grants. Continuing resolutions are not ideal, but we cannot allow for the distractions of a government shutdown, which is why I support this bill. I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the distinguished ranking member of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.”