Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. We must prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing this currency. If you don't want to talk about China, let's talk about the United States. Mr. Chair, we just spent months debating the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the FISA reauthorization. The central debate surrounding these two bills was government surveillance of our citizens. Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to protect Americans from unconstitutional surveillance right here in America. This bill is another tool to protect our citizens' rights. Mr. Chair, we don't have to guess what would be the use of this CBDC. We have witnessed various United States Government agencies from the IRS to the FBI targeting conservatives for their beliefs. Do you want your Buc-ee's coffee or your monthly mortgage payment or the ammo you purchase for your hunting trip to be visible to the Federal Government? I suggest not. We must continue to fight back against the continuing and obvious weaponization of the Federal Government and prevent the creation of a central bank digital currency. Mr. Chair, this could be the final step toward absolute and total surveillance by the Federal Government. I urge my colleagues to support the freedom of Americans and vote for the underlying bill.”