This is the ultimate of cruelty in my mind is the game playing. We could have had $2,000 checks. Democrats wanted that a long time ago. The president has not been anywhere in this discussion. This is what he does. He creates chaos. He is cruel. And, frankly, it's a -- it's terrible for the American people.
On the recordDecember 23, 2020
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Jayapal criticizes the president for not supporting $2,000 stimulus checks and creating chaos during a difficult time for Americans.
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