Mark Pocan: “For 35 years now I have owned a small business, giving me significantly more experience as a capitalist than the vast…”

“For 35 years now I have owned a small business, giving me significantly more experience as a capitalist than the vast majority of Members on the other side of the aisle. As a capitalist, let me tell you, this resolution is plain ridiculous. It jointly condemns Pol Pot and Norway. I am with you on the first one. But Norway? Please. Here is what this is really about. More and more Members on the other side of the aisle are calling for cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and many have referred to these programs as socialism throughout their existence. The other night in the Rules Committee, they showed their cards. Republicans refused an amendment to declare that Social Security and Medicare is not socialism. This resolution has little to do with intelligent discourse and everything to do with laying the groundwork to cut Social Security and Medicare. I support Social Security and Medicare, capitalism, and Norway. I will be voting ``no.'' Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Davidson), chair of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee.”