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Republicans' Callous Attitude Toward Debt Ceiling

Floor Speech

Date: May 10, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the unnecessary debt ceiling crisis.

The MAGA Republicans want to hold the American economy hostage to their political agenda. They want to force cruel cuts to the budget to hurt working-class Americans--all for cheap political points.

If enacted, their budget would deny healthcare to millions of Americans and lay off thousands of teachers and emergency medical personnel. It would take away food from children and seniors.

MAGA Republicans do not think the lives of children and seniors are important. They would rather give tax dollars to billionaires and help them take tax write-offs on private jets, et cetera.

Thankfully, House Democrats are putting people over politics to solve real problems.

President Biden's budget supports children, seniors, and American workers. It will create new jobs and lower costs to help families. It is the budget America needs right now.

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