Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank the chairman, and I appreciate his leadership and his courtesy. Madam Speaker, this legislative package is something that refuses to die. It will reduce inflation, lower energy costs, and lower the cost of prescription drugs. But it is not just about inflation, it is about addressing the climate crisis and the crisis of confidence in government. Last week, President Biden met with some of the foremost experts on the Presidency and American democracy to better understand the critical state that we are now in with the future of our democracy and how we avoid its destruction. We have our moment of making American history now. It is our moment for the future of our planet, for our children and grandchildren, and ourselves. I am pleased to have worked for over a decade on these provisions dealing with green energy, investment tax credits, energy efficiency in commercial buildings, and legislation to make polluters pay by reinstating the Superfund tax. Seniors and working families will see significant savings by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices and capping the monthly cost of prescriptions, something the Republicans made illegal in 2004. And critically, it takes steps to restore the ability of the IRS to function, closing the $400 billion tax gap and not making the American public pay for poor customer service because of their mindless attack on this important institution.…”