Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Ranking Member Cole for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1, which should more appropriately be titled, the for the politicians act, is nothing more than a top-down Federal power grab that nationalizes our elections and empowers the Democratic party to permanently hold on to their majority. Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gives States the primary role in establishing election law and in administering elections. H.R. 1 upends this constitutional balance by forcing States to permanently expand mail-in voting, legalize ballot harvesting, and disregard voter ID laws. Even more alarming, this bill allows for the first-ever Federal funding of campaigns, creating a 6 to 1 government match to small-dollar donors. This means that for every $200 donated, the Federal Government would contribute $1,200. Additionally, certain voters will be given publicly funded vouchers to donate to candidates of their choice. H.R. 1 also stifles free speech and empowers President Biden's IRS to target conservative organizations and deny them their tax-exempt status. Last, but certainly not least, H.R. 1 increases vulnerability for foreign election interference at a time when we should be increasingly more vigilant about hostile regimes seeking to undermine our democracy. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the rule and ``no'' on H.R. 1.”