On the recordFebruary 18, 2025
Mr. President, before I begin, I want to note that this week marks the 500th day of captivity for those hostages still imprisoned by Hamas--500 days, well more than a year deprived of family, home, loved ones, freedom. It is imperative that the rest of the hostages be returned as soon as possible and that the remains of those killed be returned with dignity so that their families may have closure, and I am grateful that the Trump administration is making this a priority. My prayers today are with all those still suffering in captivity and with their families. Mr. President, it only took 4 years--just 4 years for the Democrat leader to become concerned about inflation. Shocking. Last week, the Democratic leader came down to the floor multiple times to complain about January's inflation numbers--inflation numbers that he blamed on--get this--President Trump. That is right. I guess it didn't occur to the Democratic leader that it was actually President Biden who was President for most of January--up until January 20--and, by the way, for the past 4 years. So I guess, what are you going to do? You have to have something to talk about. But it was fascinating to hear the leader complain about inflation being at 3 percent. Inflation was over 3 percent more than 2 straight years during the Biden administration. I might add, mostly way over 3 percent--like 7, 8, 9 percent. I am trying and failing to remember the Democratic leader even expressing half this outrage.…





