Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize President Biden and House Democrats' efforts to lower costs for American families. Because of Putin's invasion, Americans have seen higher costs everywhere--from the gas pump to grocery stores, to goods across the shelves at local stores. Farmers, ranchers, and consumers have been victims of these price hikes because of Putin's invasion. President Biden and House Democrats aren't standing for this. That is why last month my Democratic House colleagues and I passed the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act. This bill will lower costs of goods for hardworking American families by addressing supply chain risks, lowering the cost of food and gas prices, strengthening the food supply chain, and ensuring robust competition in the meat and poultry sector. This will bring a much- needed drop in the prices of goods for the American people. I am also glad to report that with President Biden's leadership, gas prices have declined by an average of 65 cents over the last 40 days. Yes, you heard me right, Madam Speaker, 65 cents in the last 40 days. To bring additional savings for the American people, House Democrats passed the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act to further fight Putin's price hike. While Democrats are determined to deliver results for Americans, Republicans showed little support on this cost-saving bill. While sad on their part, I was not surprised.…”