Congressional Record, House, November 17, 2021 — Self-Inflicted Crises of the Biden Administration
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Page H6350 of the House section of the Congressional Record for November 17, 2021, in interleaved columns, under the heading Self-Inflicted Crises. Speakers criticize mandating a vaccine and say the action goes far beyond OSHA's jurisdiction and affects employees' ability to make personal healthcare decisions. Another speaker calls the Build Back Better bill a clunker with a price tag that will drive up consumer prices and hurt the poor, the middle class and seniors, while a Democratic speaker says Democrats are going to deliver the Build Back Better agenda. These are the speakers' views.
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H6350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 17, 2021
mandating a vaccine, and taking away can understand even what is in it, more. It hurts the poor, the middle
medical freedoms from millions of which is certain to drive up consumer class, our seniors, and those living day-
Americans. prices even further and make job to-day on a fixed income the most.
This goes far beyond OSHA’s jurisdic- growth that much harder. Make no mistake, hardworking
tion, and it is incomprehensible. Make no mistake, this bill is a Americans can’t afford this adminis-
It affects employees’ ability to make clunker. If you can stomach the price tration’s agenda and its complete lack
life-changing, personal healthcare deci- tag and look underneath the hood, you of compassion and respect for working
sions. will see tax breaks for the rich; you families any longer.
This is the textbook definition of will see incentives to stay home in- I urge my colleagues to stand up to
‘‘tyranny,’’ and it must be stopped. stead of going back to work; massive this administration’s far-left social re-
The policies this administration con- taxpayer subsidies for inefficient green engineering agenda and the assault on
tinues to hand out are rising prices, energy sources; and fewer cures for fossil fuels that will continue harming
bottlenecking our supply chain, and rare diseases. the very Americans they claim so
causing a historic labor shortage. The bill eliminates jobs. It reduces much to want to help the most.
What do they think a draconian fine paychecks. It increases government de- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
of $14,000 per employee will do to em- pendency. It crushes small businesses. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from
ployers? I will tell you what it will do; It repeals longstanding protections Florida (Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN).
against taxpayer funding of abortions. Mr. C. SCOTT FRANKLIN of Florida.
it will bury our economy.
And it taxes American companies at a Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf
Big Government is not the solution.
higher rate than Communist China. of families who will enjoy Thanks-
It is the problem.
Yes, that is all in the bill. giving with their loved ones next week.
f During our time this afternoon, in This American tradition is an oppor-
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO addition to the House Democrats’ dis- tunity to give thanks for all our many
THE HOUSE DEMOCRACY PART- astrous left-wing agenda, my col- blessings.
leagues and I will be discussing the Yet through no fault of their own,
NERSHIP
many self-inflicted crises of the Biden millions of hardworking families are
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The administration. Whether it is the most struggling to count their blessings this
Chair announces the Speaker’s ap- expensive Thanksgiving in history, in- year. Thanks to liberal policies en-
pointment, pursuant to section 4(a) of flation, skyrocketing gas prices, or our acted by the Biden administration and
House Resolution 8, 117th Congress, and overwhelmed southern border, one congressional Democrats, inflation is
the order of the House of January 4, thing is for certain, the answer to the soaring, gas prices have spiked more
2021, of the following Members of the countless Democrat-caused crises is than 50 percent, and supply chain dis-
House to the House Democracy Part- not more Democrat-authored policies. ruptions are leaving store shelves
nership: I thank my colleagues for being here empty. The cost of Thanksgiving din-
Mr. PRICE, North Carolina, Chair today, and I yield to the gentleman ner this year will be the highest in his-
Ms. MOORE, Wisconsin from Ohio (Mr. JOHNSON). tory, and it will cost more for folks to
Ms. TITUS, Nevada Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. Madam drive or fly to spend their holidays
Mr. CONNOLLY, Virginia Speaker, this administration’s assault with loved ones.
Mr. LIEU, California on American energy—oil, natural gas, American families are hurting.
Mrs. TORRES, California and coal—is causing energy prices to My Democrat colleagues and their
Ms. KELLY, Illinois surge. They say they are doing this to liberal elite mouthpieces in the media
Ms. SEWELL, Alabama address climate change, but make no claim to be champions of the poor and
Ms. DEGETTE, Colorado mistake, this is not about carbon, it is the working class, yet an NBC cor-
Ms. LEE, California about control. President Biden and his respondent claims it’s a dirty little se-
Mr. CICILLINE, Rhode Island liberal allies in this body do not want cret that Americans can afford to pay
our Nation to return to the energy more for their groceries because they
f
independence we had just 2 short years saved money when they were trapped
SELF-INFLICTED CRISES OF THE ago because it means they would have in their homes during the COVID pan-
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION less control over our daily lives. demic. She also had the audacity to
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under They want working families to feel say that because more than half of
the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- economic pain in order to force them Americans are invested in the stock
to change their behavior and reject fos- market and it has been doing well that
uary 4, 2021, the gentleman from Lou-
sil fuel generated electricity. most people are actually better off
isiana (Mr. JOHNSON) is recognized for
Consider this. Gas prices are up 61 now.
60 minutes as the designee of the mi- How out of touch can she be? First,
nority leader. percent over last year.
It is estimated American families clearly she has zero regard for the half
GENERAL LEAVE of the country that isn’t fortunate
could face a 54 percent increase in their
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam home heating bills this winter. enough to have a stock portfolio. Sec-
Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that When asked about its plan to lower ond, good luck trying to eat your 401(k)
all Members have 5 legislative days to energy prices, the Biden administra- for Thanksgiving. Those are designed
revise and extend their remarks and in- tion essentially told us that high en- for retirement so tax penalties for
clude extraneous material on the sub- ergy prices are punishment for using early withdrawals are harsh. Here is
ject of my Special Order. fossil fuels—oil, gas, natural gas, coal— the real dirty little secret: She knows
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and that sacrifices must be made to that, but she is so beholden to the left
objection to the request of the gen- make progress on the climate crisis, that she is willing to provide them free
tleman from Louisiana? something China and Russia are abso- cover.
There was no objection. lutely not willing to do. Washington Post and Bloomberg op-
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Surging energy prices in the Biden ed writers are telling us we should
Speaker, during what should be a pe- administration’s out-of-control govern- lower our expectations and live more
riod of sustained economic recovery, ment spending that is causing inflation like Europeans by simply getting used
job growth has stalled, consumer prices to surge to more than 6 percent is caus- to the idea of empty store shelves.
are skyrocketing, and many shelves ing everything to cost more, from gaso- These out-of-touch elites are chan-
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are empty thanks to supply chain line to groceries. neling a let them eat cake mentality
chokepoints. Yet, while this Thanksgiving could while American families are suffering.
Nevertheless, House Democrats are be the most expensive in history, one Recent elections have shown that
forging ahead to pass their 2,100-page administration official called this in- Americans reject these attempts to
reckless tax and spending spree before flation tax a ‘‘high–class problem.’’ fundamentally change our Nation from
they even know how it impacts the Put simply, when inflation increases, a prosperous environmental country
budget and before the American people wages decrease. Everyday goods cost into a suffering socialist regime.
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Inflation, intrusive government regu- Americans fear the inevitable outcome right about that. The hardworking
lations, and overreaching policies have should we continue down this path. American families are feeling the pain
left American families with less money That outcome, what is it? Socialism, from Tennessee all the way to Cali-
and limited buying power. folks. fornia.
No American should ever have to Today, I ask my Democrat colleagues Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
lower their expectations while living in to look at the burden that they have tleman from California (Mr.
the most prosperous country in the put on the American people and face OBERNOLTE), my good friend.
world. As Americans, we are blessed to the fact that history has so clearly Mr. OBERNOLTE. Madam Speaker, I
live in a country where we are free to written—a socialist utopia simply does thank the gentleman for yielding.
pursue economic prosperity, even dur- not exist. Madam Speaker, I rise today deeply
ing difficult times. Today, I ask them, on behalf of every concerned that this body is scheduling
Many of the economic challenges single American in this Nation, to find a vote on what will likely be the most
faced by American families today were the courage and rise and say enough. expensive spending package in the his-
created by the policies of an out-of- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam tory of the United States without
touch liberal ruling class, yet we stand Speaker, I thank my friend for that re- knowing the true cost of that package.
on the brink of ramming through the minder that socialism never worked Our own House rules, House rule XIII,
largest and most expensive tax and and never has. It is a fool’s errand. requires us to wait for a score from the
spend initiative in history. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- Congressional Budget Office before vot-
It reminds me of the final scene in tleman from Tennessee (Mr. ROSE). ing on a budget bill, and the budget
the movie ‘‘Thelma and Louise’’ when Mr. ROSE. Madam Speaker, I thank reconciliation and Impoundment Con-
the lead characters drive their car off a my colleague from Louisiana for the trol Act of 1974 requires the CBO to
cliff rather than face the consequences opportunity to address the House issue that score. But unfortunately, we
of their actions. Democrat Party lead- today. are rushing through this vote without
ers are willing to figuratively drive our This week, President Biden signed even knowing the true cost of the bill.
country off the cliff if that is what it into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Last week, I led a group of almost
takes to pass the build back broke pro- and Investment Jobs Act, which fo- half of the House of Representatives in
gram in an electric car, I am sure. cuses more on pushing Democrats’ far- sending a letter to the Speaker urging
As we prepare to celebrate Thanks- left socialist policies than on Amer- her not to vote on this bill until its
giving, I ask my Democrat colleagues ica’s crumbling infrastructure needs. true costs are known. I am sure most
and media elites to take a long, hard Madam Speaker, the signing of this Americans saw the President of the
look at what their policies are doing to bill comes on the heels of Democrats’ United States go on television two
working-class Americans. reckless taxing-and-spending spree and weeks ago and tell the American public
Just say no. senseless policies that have created an that this spending bill will not add a
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam economic crisis of monumental propor- single dollar to the national deficit.
Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from tions. And our response to that is, if that is
Texas (Mr. BABIN). As the Biden administration takes a the case, Mr. President, prove it. Prove
Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I thank victory lap, the American people are in it by waiting for the CBO to issue a
my friend and colleague and neighbor no mood to celebrate. Inflation is at a score on that bill.
from Louisiana across the Sabine River 30-year high as prices on everything The reason why we are so concerned
for hosting this Special Order tonight. are more now than they were just 1 about this issue is that any economist
Madam Speaker, it has been 10 year ago. Gas is up 49 percent; beef is will tell you that deficit government
months since Joe Biden took office, up 20 percent; home heating bills are spending is dangerously inflationary,
and look at the state of our country. up 28.1 percent. and we are already seeing the highest
Our southern border is eroding before Under the Biden administration, inflation in the United States in over
our very eyes. Gas prices are sky- working families are getting crushed. 40 years.
rocketing. Inflation has gone up every Increased costs at the grocery store Folks in my district are paying over
month. Our currency is diminishing at and the gas pump and higher home $20 more today to fill the gasoline tank
an alarming rate. And now Americans heating bills are squeezing Americans on their cars just to go to work than
are about to sit down to the most ex- dry. Skyrocketing inflation is driving they were just a year ago. This infla-
pensive Thanksgiving in history. down real wages for hardworking mid- tion is hurting everyday Americans
How can anyone justify the fact that dle-class families and making it more and it will hurt them more if this bill
a bag of carrots has a price tag 48 per- difficult for those living on fixed budg- spends more than it takes in in taxes,
cent higher than just a year ago? ets to make ends meet. and every indication is that it will.
My colleagues across the aisle know Instead of addressing the root cause Madam Speaker, I urge this body to
full well that every American is hurt- of inflation—which, by the way and for wait for the Congressional Budget Of-
ing because of their bad policies. They the RECORD, is largely caused by out- fice to score this bill before voting on
conveniently avoid the topic, telling of-control government spending— it. It is the responsible thing to do.
people that inflation is actually a good House Democrats are continuing to Anything less would be an abdication
thing. push their sweeping $1.75 trillion build of our responsibility to the people that
Give me a break. Try telling that to back broke act. we represent.
those hardworking Americans at the This package would once again hand Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
grocery store or at the gas pump now. out cash to households and create new Speaker, I thank the gentleman.
What will it take for the left to fi- paid leave benefits with no expectation Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
nally come to their senses and say no of work. However, as we all know, an tleman from New Jersey (Mr. VAN
more? engaged workforce is key to invig- DREW).
orating economic recovery and slowing Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, I
b 1700 inflation. Make no mistake, wasteful thank the gentleman from Louisiana
Is commonsense and wisdom some- and increased spending by Democrats, for doing this and for yielding and for
thing of the past? Outdated and dis- much of which is being funded by even all of his good work.
regarded? Democrats criticize us for more borrowed money, won’t slow in- Madam Speaker, I rise today, a week
telling the American people that they flation; it will supercharge it. before one of America’s oldest, most
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are destroying the country. They try to Madam Speaker, I strongly urge deeply rooted holidays, ashamed of
divert the American people’s attention President Biden and Democrats in Con- what this administration is doing to
by censuring a Republican congress- gress to reconsider the devastating eco- our great United States of America.
man over a cartoon; but I would ask nomic consequences they are proposing American families look forward to a
them to simply look around. We are in to enact. Thanksgiving feast where they are fi-
a state of crisis and decay; and hard- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam nally able to see distant relatives, re-
working, law-abiding, freedom-loving Speaker, I thank my friend. He is so flect on their lives and, of course, share
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a table covered in food made from old progress, President Biden and Demo- adequate comments. And I will tell the
family recipes. crats are crippling the American en- gentleman that they are going to have
Yet, this year, families aren’t think- ergy sector and emboldening our for- to amend and print new stickers for
ing about that. They are not thinking eign adversaries. the gas pumps because if our Democrat
about what they will cook, but rather, I am proud to represent the men and colleagues vote for this monstrosity,
how they will afford a Thanksgiving women of the Permian Basin and the they are going to have to make a new
meal. Turkey prices are up 18 percent. job that they do to keep the lights on sticker that says, ‘‘I and the House
Pumpkin pie is up 17 percent. Carrots, to make sure that we have that afford- Democrats did that.’’ That is what is
strangely enough, up 50 percent. Some able, reliable energy, and that it is run- going down.
families might not even have to worry ning every single day. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
about these rising food costs because It is time to put Midland over Mos- tleman from Georgia (Mr. HICE).
they might not be able to travel to see cow. Any vote for reconciliation might Mr. HICE of Georgia. Madam Speak-
their families due to soaring gas prices. as well be a vote for Russia. I am urg- er, the House Democrats have done
A gallon of gas is up 61 percent, on av- ing my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ this. It is all one big party. And while
erage. If they are able to travel despite Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam we are going to be celebrating Thanks-
the price increases, they may enter a Speaker, I thank my friend. Midland giving next week, families gather to-
frigid home, as the cost to heat our over Moscow, we ought to print T- gether giving thanks, I am absolutely
homes has increased by 54 percent. shirts with that one. confident there will not be one family
The root cause of these price in- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
in America giving thanks for the eco-
creases is no big secret to anyone. tleman from Tennessee (Mr.
nomic crisis created by President Joe
BURCHETT), where they are deeply con-
They are the direct result of failed Biden and the Democrats—the crisis,
cerned about this as well.
Biden policies. Policies that have led economically, that they are serving the
Mr. BURCHETT. Madam Speaker, I
to rampant inflation, a crippled supply thank Vice Chairman JOHNSON for American people.
chain, and labor shortages on a scale yielding to me and the adequate job According to the U.S. Department of
that we never would have ever imag- that he is doing. Agriculture, this is going to be the
ined. Madam Speaker, I recently overheard most expensive Thanksgiving in his-
Despite recent comments made by some East Tennesseans talking at the tory. From turkey to potatoes, pump-
this administration and the media, in- gas pumps at the local Pilot station. kin pie—you name it—this is going to
flation is a bad, bad thing. Buying a And a fellow said, it is almost like be the most expensive Thanksgiving
home? More expensive. Building a these politicians want to make gas ever; probably a whole lot fewer second
home? More expensive. Renting an more expensive. Well, I think my con- trips for food, or thirds, or whatever
apartment? More expensive. Gas, gro- stituents are on to something. your family is accustomed to.
ceries, turkeys, and presents, more ex- Conversations like this one I have Meanwhile, what is the answer that
pensive. This is the Biden Thanks- heard at my local Pilot station have our Democrat friends are giving us?
giving tax. been happening everywhere all across Democrats here in Washington have a
Americans deserve a joyous Thanks- this country. Americans are so dis- great solution: Let’s spend trillions of
giving after the suffering our Nation pleased with gas prices, they are slap- more dollars. Let’s make inflation go
has endured over the past 2 years. And ping these Biden ‘‘I did that’’ stickers up even more. Let’s put more pain and
this administration is on track to be on the pumps. I don’t recommend doing suffering around the Thanksgiving ta-
known as the grinch who not only stole that, but it seems to me somebody is bles and the pocketbooks of the Amer-
Christmas, but the grinch that stole taking the initiative to do it. ican people. While Americans are
Thanksgiving as well. Madam Speaker, Joe Biden’s war pinching their pennies, literally, to
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam against affordable energy is hurting live within their means, President
Speaker, I appreciate the comments of millions of Americans’ ability to trav- Biden and his socialist cronies from the
the gentleman. el. Commutes to work, family road other side of the aisle here in Wash-
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- trips, trips to the park, airline travel— ington are wanting to spend even more
tleman from Texas (Mr. PFLUGER). all are soaring in costs. The White of the hard-earned money of the Amer-
Mr. PFLUGER. Madam Speaker, I House lacks any and all sympathy for ican taxpayer and the American work-
thank my colleague from Louisiana. what this crisis means for working er.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to ad- Americans.
dress a very important issue in our b 1715
Joe Biden’s Energy Secretary even
country. Crisis after crisis after crisis laughed when asked how her depart- The Democrat socialist gravy train
that we see, including last week where ment planned to stabilize gas prices. I has left the station, and the American
the President gathered with world thought that was the ultimate act of people, I assure you, are not at the
leaders to discuss a fairytale climate arrogance. It is the ‘‘let them eat cake table. They are not on board with what
agenda that will literally dismantle too’’ kind of thing. is happening in this country.
America’s national security based on I guess this is easy for Joe Biden and Americans are the ones paying the
disinformation. his Cabinet to ignore. American tax- price for this. They are paying the
If we continue down this path, all payers fund all their travel in those price for President Biden’s budget-
Americans should worry about one fancy private cars and jet airplanes busting policies—more money at the
thing: Where is our energy going to they fly around in. Their attitude is in- gas pumps, more money at the Thanks-
come from? We are told that we must sulting and it is arrogant. No wonder giving table this year, more money for
dismantle the American oil and gas Joe Biden is blind to what is going on. everyday goods. We can go down the
production to save the planet, but in He never sees a bill for any of it, not a list.
2019, U.S. harmful emissions were 13 doggone bit. It is high time—it is past time—that
percent less than they were in 2005. No The holiday season is right around President Biden and the Democrats
other country has cut their footprint the corner, people will be celebrating stop this reckless, runaway spending.
more in that short amount of time. Hanukkah and Christmas, and I predict Our economy cannot afford trillions
And what is responsible for this? holiday travel this year will be the more dollars that we don’t have for un-
Well, it is not electric vehicles. It is most expensive on record. Americans necessary spending for socialist, Marx-
not unreliable energy sources. It’s the will have Joe Biden’s war on affordable ist spending, robbing us not only of our
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American shale revolution. Clean-burn- energy to thank for their enormous hard-earned income but our liberties,
ing natural gas is critical in allowing travel expenses. our freedoms that we love and cherish
us to achieve affordable, reliable en- Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman in this country.
ergy supply without the harmful emis- JOHNSON for the adequate work he is It is time that we put a stop to this
sions and the increases like we see doing. nonsense.
from major polluters like Russia and Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
China. But instead of building on that Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman’s Speaker, that voice from Georgia is so
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strong. I think we are going to stick Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Madam In addition, natural gas is up 40 per-
with that theme. Speaker, I appreciate your leadership cent, and home heating oil is up 60 per-
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- on this. cent. Americans are being forced to
tleman from Georgia (Mr. CLYDE). Madam Speaker, I rise today alarmed pay more to heat their homes at a time
Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, too by the unprecedented wasteful spend- when the weather is at its coldest. No-
many falsehoods have been spread ing from Washington that is fueling in- where in America should hardworking
about the Democrats’ multitrillion- flation and risking the future of our taxpayers have to choose between heat-
dollar tax and spend bill, the most rad- Republic. ing their home and putting food on the
ical and expensive piece of legislation Last week, this Congress passed a $1.2 table.
in our history. trillion infrastructure bill. Despite the These are not pandemic-related
The American people deserve to bill’s characterization, less than 10 per- issues anymore. They are government-
know the truth about the grave rami- cent went to traditional—what us created issues. This is what socialism
fications of passing this fiscally irre- southerners and commonsense people looks like. Joe Biden says: Get used to
sponsible liberal wish list. call roads and bridges. But $200 million it.
Let’s unpack some of these egregious
went back to a park in Speaker Empty shelves, runaway inflation,
Pinocchios.
For starters, the left has erroneously PELOSI’s own backyard. and government control—this no
claimed that the so-called Build Back According to The New York Times, longer looks like America. It looks like
Better Act is fully paid for and will certainly not an ally of the Repub- a failed socialist nation. That is what
cost American taxpayers zero dollars. licans, the Democrats’ reconciliation it looks like.
This is false. bill before us this week includes a $4.1 We will not cave to the desires of the
While we have not yet received the billion tax break for people who buy far left. We will push back. America
official CBO score, models show that electric bicycles; $2.5 billion for tree will remain free, and we will prevail.
Biden’s Big Government socialist equity—I am not sure what that is; and Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
spending package should cost more another $2.5 billion to help contingency Speaker, I thank Mr. CARTER for that
than double what Democrats have pre- fee lawyers recoup expenses. optimistic close. As Ronald Reagan
viously reported. The number could be Madam Speaker, this captures ex- said, we are the ‘‘last best hope of man
upward of $4.5 trillion, with $3 trillion actly what is wrong with Washington. on Earth.’’ We better hold it.
of it being in new debt. Too many politicians up here will glad- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
Additionally, President Biden has ly endorse trillions in new spending for tlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. MILLER).
touted for months that this legislation a few pennies of pork to come back to Mrs. MILLER of Illinois. Madam
will not raise taxes on Americans earn- their district. They put their political Speaker, the only thing President
ing less than $400,000 a year. According futures above our own Nation. Biden, Speaker PELOSI, and the Demo-
to early reports from the Congressional Well, I am sick of it, and the Amer- crats in Congress will be building back
Budget Office, this is completely false ican people are, too. Congress is bleed- better is China’s economy. Truly, they
as well. ing the American people dry with are building Beijing back better.
A recent analysis from the Tax Pol- waste and pet projects it claims is A new report released today shows
icy Center found that the reckless rec- being spent in their own best interests. that China has officially surpassed the
onciliation bill would hike taxes for 20 Sure, I would love for the Federal U.S. as the richest nation in the world
to 30 percent of middle-class families Government to build a new road in my because Congress gave China most fa-
next year, yet taxpayers in the top 5 district, but I refuse to sacrifice the vored nation status under the Clinton
percent will see a combined total tax health and viability of this Nation to administration. They have definitely
cut of $32 billion. What a slap in the get it. Most patriotic Americans would tipped the scales for Chinese manufac-
face to millions of small businesses, agree with me. turing.
hardworking employees, and their fam- Roads and bridges come and go, but if D.C. politicians themselves have been
ilies. we foolishly squander the Nation our enriched off of China, while the Amer-
Lastly, the President and his Demo- forefathers fought so hard to create, we ican middle class suffers. Now Demo-
crat allies have absurdly stated that will selfishly allow this great Amer- crats are pushing the Green New Deal
passing their pricey package will help ican experiment to die because of our policies that will make the middle
ease inflation. Ease inflation? Really? own greed. Shame on us because we class suffer even more with higher gas
This is completely illogical and defies will have ultimately failed those who prices and home heating bills this win-
all reason unless, of course, your intent
elected us and sent us here to protect ter.
is to deceive.
their best interests. Biden’s policies enrich China because
Injecting trillions of dollars of bor-
rowed Federal money into the econ- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam they manufacture solar panels, lithium
omy, with billions of it going to cli- Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from batteries, and windmills, and taxpayers
mate change, will only worsen the al- Georgia (Mr. CARTER). are going to be forced to subsidize this.
ready burdensome effects of record- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam China mines these minerals for bat-
high inflation. The result will be Amer- Speaker, the spending spree continues teries and solar panels with child labor
icans struggling to afford gas, gro- this week as Democrats continue to try and slave labor. When asked about the
ceries, and heating bills. to ram their ridiculous reconciliation slave labor behind the Green New Deal,
Keep in mind, the sole intent of the bill down our throats. John Kerry said it was ‘‘not my lane.’’
Biden, Bernie bankruptcy act’s enor- The radicals have been back-seat That is despicable.
mous cost is to fund unpopular and driving far too long. Our holiday cheer Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
radical policies, such as taxpayer-fund- is now being threatened by this admin- Speaker, I thank my friend. It is a
ed abortion, weaponizing the IRS, and istration’s refusal to cut up the credit shame that China is being assisted by
mass amnesty for illegal migrants. Oh, cards. It is truly astonishing. these Democrat policies, even as they
and don’t forget about the 150-plus new We are all set to experience the most openly challenge us. Another thing
government programs that will further expensive Thanksgiving in our coun- Ronald Reagan warned us about is that
expand the Federal Government’s size try’s history, thanks to these reckless weakness invites aggression. This is a
and scope. spending habits perpetrated by the dangerous game.
Simply put, the unfortunate truth is White House. Turkey prices are up 27 Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
that by ramming through their Big percent. Potatoes are up 13 percent. tleman from Oregon (Mr. BENTZ).
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Government socialist spending spree, Carrots are up 47 percent. The beloved Mr. BENTZ. Madam Speaker, Amer-
Democrats are selfishly prioritizing pumpkin pie from Costco is up 17 per- ican families and businesses across our
their dangerous, far-left agenda over cent. country are facing a crisis, a crisis of
the needs of the American people. The Consumer Price Index is up 6.2 inflation, the likes of which we have
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam percent overall. This is an indicator of not seen for more than 30 years. Last
Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from how much extra people are having to month, the Consumer Price Index hit a
Alabama (Mr. MOORE). pay for their goods. 30-year high.
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What does this mean for everyday this massive spending, it was reported ing bills are projected to rise as much
Americans? Gas prices are up 50 per- just last week that the Consumer Price as 54 percent compared to last winter.
cent from last year. Food prices are Index, which measures this data, rose While these everyday prices are sky-
rising to the highest level in 12 years. over 6 percent. That is the highest rocketing, wages are stagnant, which
The price of eggs is up 42 percent. The level in 30 years. means decreased purchasing power for
price of milk is up 17 percent. The price This means that the price of every- hardworking Americans. Not only will
of a new car is up $5,000. Home prices day goods has skyrocketed. I am talk- they have less money to spend on
are going through the roof. ing about everything: cars, appliances, Thanksgiving traditions and holiday
Last week, I met with farmers and food, gas. Estimates are that the price gifts that will have a damaging impact
ranchers in central Oregon who are to heat your home this winter could be on our small businesses and our overall
paying far more for fertilizer, feed, 54 percent higher this year compared to economy, but the livelihoods of Ameri-
fuel, herbicides, and all crop inputs. last winter. Americans—our constitu- cans will be harmed by the difficulty to
This is on top of the incredible difficul- ents—are getting hit really hard finan- afford day-to-day necessities.
ties caused by historic drought, supply cially, and there is no end to it in Madam Speaker, Biden’s failed poli-
chain disruptions, and a shocking sight. cies are hitting home. As shown
shortage of labor. Without a doubt, the huge social through the significant drop in his ap-
Given all this, what are President spending bill that we may vote on this proval rating, Americans are desperate
Biden and Speaker PELOSI doing to ad- week will leave severe and long-lasting for a solution to fix these insane price
dress the biggest inflationary spike in consequences. increases.
decades? Well, they have no plan ex- Madam Speaker, I want to point you Instead, what is Biden’s response?
Continue to push the partisan rec-
cept to spend even more trillions of our to a story that ran yesterday in The
onciliation bill that would pump the
tax dollars on more and probably irre- Washington Times. Here is the head-
economy with trillions more dollars in
versible welfare programs. line: ‘‘Biden’s social welfare bill breaks
The $2 trillion spending bill would spending for social programs that are
pledge to not raise taxes on people
not paid for, further exacerbating this
raise taxes, increase our national debt, making less than $400,000.’’ The news-
inflation crisis and causing American
and drive inflation even higher. Sadly, paper cites the Joint Committee on
taxpayers to suffer the effects for gen-
American families will pay for this bill Taxation.
erations to come.
one way or another—but most imme- b 1730 There are grave consequences to
diately, right now, through inflated careless actions. I urge my colleagues
prices on everything from diesel fuel to Now, here is the deal: with the social
spending bill beginning in 2023, tax- and the American people to recognize
the Thanksgiving turkey. this Thanksgiving as a direct result of
The $2 trillion Build Back Better bill payers making between $50,000 and
$75,000 annually would see a tax in- excessive government spending and
is on top of the $1.9 trillion spent in shutting down our country’s energy
March and the $1.2 trillion spent a few crease. For people earning between
$75,000 and $100,000 a year, the tax in- production.
weeks ago. Even former officials from Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. The gen-
the Obama administration have warned crease is 2.9 percent. Folks making be-
tlewoman has said it very well.
that these unprecedented levels of tween $100,000 and $200,000 per year Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
spending will result in higher inflation. would see a tax increase of 7.4 percent tleman from Wisconsin (Mr.
American farmers are now warning in 2023. GROTHMAN).
that this spending bill could result in Madam Speaker, let’s listen to our Mr. GROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I
the demise of many family farms and constituents. Let’s focus on the real- would like one more time to address
ranches. world problems that they are dealing the reconciliation package. We know
Spending trillions upon trillions of with every day and that they talk to us that it is a very large spending package
dollars will cause more crippling infla- about. Let’s work on the supply chain. and will result in more welfare and, in-
tion for American families and busi- Let’s focus on the threat from China. evitably, we will have to have more
nesses. This radical reconciliation bill Let’s stop this massive spending. taxes which will put a damper on the
would not help us build back better. In- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam economy.
stead, it will damage my State and our Speaker, I thank my friend for pros- But let’s look at the type of vision
Nation for generations to come. ecuting the case. That was his back- that the Democratic Party has for our
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam ground. country given what they are spending
Speaker, it will damage all of our Madam Speaker, may I inquire how the money on. We know we have a big,
States. much time is remaining in the hour. illegal immigration crisis in this coun-
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- try—everybody knows 8,000 people in
tleman from Tennessee (Mr. KUSTOFF). tleman has 201⁄2 minutes remaining. the country last July, 105,000 this July.
Mr. KUSTOFF. Madam Speaker, I Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam What are we going to do with it?
thank my friend from Louisiana for ar- Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman We have record amounts of fentanyl
ranging the time to talk to the Nation from Oklahoma (Mrs. BICE). coming across the southern border. We
today about these very important Mrs. BICE of Oklahoma. Madam respond with a provision giving 7 mil-
issues. Speaker, I rise today to address the lion people a path to amnesty which is
Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk record-breaking inflation that will a magnet to get more people here. We
about the reckless spending plans put make next Thursday the most expen- make it more difficult to remove peo-
forward by Democrats, which I think, sive Thanksgiving in history due to ple from the country if they commit
without a doubt, have put our country Biden’s and Democrats’ detrimental crimes, including sex offenses and fire-
in a real economic crisis. policy decisions. The American people arm convictions without any discretion
Let me take you back to March will feel the impact of rising inflation from DHS. So, Madam Speaker, you
when, along purely partisan lines, this Thanksgiving and holiday season. want to make it more difficult to get
Democrats pushed through a $1.9 tril- Prices of ingredients for the tradi- even the criminal element out of the
lion spending plan. Just 2 weeks ago, tional Thanksgiving dinner are sky- country.
Democrats pushed through another $1.2 high, with turkey costs up 27 percent, But, finally, we promised anybody
trillion in spending. This week, we may pumpkin pie up 17 percent, and carrots coming into the country free college.
likely vote on the Democrats’ social up 47 percent. Beyond the pricey meal, Pell grants that are designed for poor
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spending plan, which would drive the travel costs are surging because a gal- Americans are going to go to people
total spending to almost $5 trillion lon of gas costs 61 percent more than a who come here illegally. We want the
when you add together all three of year ago and airfare is expected to in- average American to sit there at home
these spending bills. crease 18 percent, placing a burden on paying $30,000 or $40,000 tuition, in debt
Now, if you will focus for a moment families to visit loved ones for the holi- until they are 30 or 40 years old, but if
on the runaway inflation that has real- days. On top of this, simply staying you come here illegally, boom, free col-
ly been exacerbated and inflamed by warm this winter will cost more. Heat- lege.
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The second thing we get out of here raise taxes on middle-class Americans But what he did through passage of
is a new welfare problem in this coun- by up to 30 percent. this American Rescue Plan is actually
try. We are encouraging people not to This anti-growth package will de- cause inflation to jump that much fur-
work. We are encouraging people not to stroy thousands of jobs, burden many ther forward, and he conceded on
get married. business owners with restrictive taxes Wednesday that inflation is at a three-
How do they respond? intended to help pay for this bloated decade high because people have more
Look at the recent increase in food spending bill, and will surely be a money now as a result of the $1.9 tril-
stamp benefits, the massive amount of death knell for many businesses on lion stimulus legislation.
money going to low-income housing, struggling Main Street and hard- And what has he proposed to do now?
the increase in the earned income tax working Americans struggling to con- Double down and spend an additional
credit, and the larger Pell grants. Ev- tend with soaring inflation rates. $2 trillion.
erywhere you look in this bill, Madam Month after month we have watched What does he think that will do to
Speaker, is more money for people of a the Biden administration deliver dis- inflation in this country, Madam
certain lifestyle at the expense of the appointing jobs reports with the labor Speaker?
person who is getting married and force participation rate falling to 61.6 He has already said, ‘‘And the irony
working harder. percent in September alone. This labor is: People have more money now be-
Race preferences are throughout this shortage is only fueling our economy cause of the first major piece of legisla-
bill. It seems like they are incapable of and supply chain crisis, but instead of tion I passed. You all got checks for
doing a program that benefits all encouraging Americans to get back to $1,400. You got checks for a whole
Americans. It is always targeting work, President Biden and House range of things. . . . It changes people’s
somebody from this race or that race Democrats are including provisions lives.
or this gender or that gender. It is a that discourage unemployed Americans ‘‘But what happens if there’s nothing
very divisive bill. from finding a job. to buy and you got more money? . . . It
There is a great increase in govern- If Democrats really want to build creates a real problem.’’
ment’s role in raising children. It is the back better, they should be cham- He did say that, and it did create a
government that pays for all the 3- and pioning policies that actually help our real problem. It creates a problem to
4-year-old kids. It is kind of the oppo- small business owners and the middle the tune of inflation rates at a 30-year
site of what America is supposed to be class, not exacerbating the problems high and gas prices up 61 percent from
where the child’s upbringing is family they are struggling to overcome. last year.
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Any So if the President recognizes that
centered. Now we want to make the
time a Bronze Star and Purple Heart his last multitrillion-dollar bill caused
child’s upbringing government cen-
recipient speaks, we ought to listen. the economics peril we are facing, then
tered. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
Finally, it creates more of a surveil- why is he proposing spending an addi-
tleman from Virginia (Mr. CLINE.)
lance state. There are 87,000 new IRS Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I want tional $2 trillion on social programs we
agents. to thank my friend for yielding and for don’t need and we can’t afford—150 new
What could they possibly do? sponsoring this evening’s Special government programs?
But, obviously, Madam Speaker, you Order. Propping up the Green New Deal
can see where we are headed as a coun- Madam Speaker, this week the Labor won’t solve the economic crisis.
try. At a time when our factories and Department’s consumer price index Weaponizing the IRS against Ameri-
farms can’t find anybody to work, we jumped 6.2 percent in October from a cans won’t lower inflation. Taxing mid-
are going to take unemployed people year earlier, reflecting an increase in dle-class families won’t put more
and make them IRS agents. the cost of goods and services as well money in the people’s pockets.
In any event, I urge Americans to as energy and food. Fuel costs surged Do you know what would actually
pay attention to where the money is 30 percent. help get this country’s economy back
going in this bill because it is the type I have a quote from someone here in on track, Madam Speaker?
of America our forefathers never would Washington about that. This politician Fiscal responsibility. Americans
have imagined. said, ‘‘By all accounts, the threat posed want a Thanksgiving meal that won’t
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. I thank by record inflation to the American be the most expensive in the history of
my friend for his common sense. We people is not transitory and is instead the holiday, not a progressive wish list
will continue with that theme. getting worse. From the grocery store that will only make the situation
Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- to the gas pump, Americans know the worse.
tleman from Indiana (Mr. BAIRD). inflation tax is real and DC can no Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. We are
Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I want longer ignore the economic pain Amer- going to feel the pain. My friend is ex-
to thank my colleague for giving me icans feel every day.’’ actly right.
the opportunity to speak. Now, that wasn’t my colleague, Con- Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen-
Madam Speaker, at a time when gressman JOHNSON. That wasn’t Minor- tleman from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS).
Americans are facing the highest infla- ity Leader KEVIN MCCARTHY or Con- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I
tion rates in decades and small busi- gressman JIM JORDAN. No. That was thank Congressman JOHNSON for this
nesses are struggling to recover from Senator JOE MANCHIN who said that opportunity.
the devastating impact of COVID–19, just today. He is recognizing that not Madam Speaker, we are here to talk
House Democrats will soon consider just West Virginians, but all Ameri- to the American people about ideas
the most radical spending package in cans are feeling the pain at the pump, that roam across our Nation. They are
American history. at the grocery store, and all across the conversations that take place around
Unfortunately, instead of giving fam- economy. every table, and next week at Thanks-
ilies and businesses a hand up by get- It is coming from legislation that our giving we will have those conversations
ting able-bodied Americans back to President pushed earlier this year and at my table and others around the
work and taking steps to resolve our that House Democrats helped get be- country.
supply chain crisis, Democrats’ far left hind—the so-called American Rescue Madam Speaker, you just heard a
socialist package will do little more Plan. No less than our President him- good discussion about inflation. But
than exacerbate our inflation crisis and self said this about public frustration, part of inflation comes from govern-
harm the growth of small businesses. ‘‘And people are feeling it. They’re ment spending, and part of government
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Earlier this month the University of feeling it. Did you ever think you’d be spending comes from policy that this
Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of paying this much for a gallon of gas? In President and this administration’s
Business released a model that found some parts of California, they’re pay- Democratic Party supports.
the bill will cost more than twice the ing $4.50 a gallon. Madam Speaker, 1.6 million people
estimated cost. If that is not bad ‘‘That’s why it’s so important that have come to our borders and come
enough, the Tax Policy Center recently we do everything in our power to sta- across, and we are doing things that
found that this spending spree would bilize the supply chain.’’ will encourage them to come here. We
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are doing things that will encourage ference but, more importantly, for Congress cannot spend its way out of
them when we give them free edu- making sure that the American people a problem, as some in the administra-
cation, free healthcare and to pay for hear the other side of the story. tion have suggested. It would only
them to do those things. Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam make the issue worse.
b 1745 Speaker, that was so well said, and the We must stop passing massive spend-
American people are going to speak ing bills and, instead, work on the bur-
So, Madam Speaker, tonight we want again next fall; we know that for cer- densome regulations and get out of
to speak specifically about this thing tain. businesses way so they can thrive, ex-
that is called inflation. Inflation is re- Madam Speaker, I am happy to yield pand their businesses, and hire employ-
lated to Federal monetary and fiscal to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. ees.
policy. Inflation is that thing that oc- CLYDE). Indeed, we need to work on the im-
curs in the economy when the price of Mr. CLYDE. Madam Speaker, I rise portant supply chain issues that are
goods and services rise and rise expo- today to honor the life and service of still clogging our ports, keeping our
nentially. Jackson County Deputy Lena Mar- products from being exported, from ag-
Normally, an administration would
shall, whose picture is displayed beside riculture, all those things that need to
look at about a 2 percent growth, a 2
me right here. be shipped out. Instead, we aren’t cut-
percent inflation rate, which would be,
Last week, Jackson County lost a ting very good deals with China when
generally speaking, an acceptable
mother and a heroic law enforcement they can just send their stuff over to
growth for a GDP model as well as in-
officer. After responding to a domestic us.
flation rate.
This administration, however, began call that spiraled into a violent shoot- So that would insulate our economy
with President Biden going down and out, Deputy Marshall tragically lost from inflation by having a real econ-
visiting the king of inflation, former her life while serving to keep Geor- omy at home that is not dependent
President Jimmy Carter, talking to gians in our community safe. upon borrowed dollars for big spending.
this Nation about how great Jimmy While I never had the privilege of Indeed, I keep asking, Biden adminis-
Carter’s service was. Well what he real- meeting Deputy Marshall personally, I tration, whose side are you on?
ly meant to say was I admired his poli- am deeply moved by her immeasurable Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
cies, progressive liberal policies that sacrifice and willingness to put Geor- Speaker, how much time is remaining?
took this country to have 16 and 18 per- gians’ safety above her own. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen-
cent interest rates, interest rates that As a resident of Jackson County my- tleman has 5 seconds remaining.
raised prices an excessive amount of self, I believe I can speak for all of us Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam
money for families for a generation in the county in saying that we are for- Speaker, I thank my friends for par-
that could not buy homes. ever thankful for Deputy Marshall’s ticipating tonight, and I yield back the
Madam Speaker, the Republican dedication, her service, and her brav- balance of my time.
Party is here speaking, just as the ery. f
American people are, and we recognize My wife, Jennifer, and I continue to
PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS
that this administration has made dear pray for Lena’s family and for her fel-
low Jackson County officers during The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under
and great friends with the conditions
this difficult time. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan-
that create inflationary spiral.
This administration knows exactly— May God bless our men and women in uary 4, 2021, the gentlewoman from
they have smart people there, but it is blue who selflessly put their lives on New Mexico (Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ) is
their policies that they demand to the line every day to keep us safe. recognized for 60 minutes as the des-
have, and those policies bring about re- Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam ignee of the majority leader.
sults that end up making friends with Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from GENERAL LEAVE
inflation: Higher prices for goods and California (Mr. LAMALFA). Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Madam
services; more government spending. Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that
This is big expensive government rise tonight as we talk about this issue all Members have 5 legislative days to
spending across the board. with our upcoming Thanksgiving holi- revise and extend their remarks and in-
And so the American people will have day, expected, of course, to be the most clude extraneous material on the sub-
the most expensive Thanksgiving in expensive meal in the history of that ject of my Special Order.
years; the highest inflation rate in 30 holiday. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
years. Oh, that would be back to This is more proof that the Demo- objection to the request of the gentle-
Jimmy Carter. No wonder President crats are driving up inflation with woman from New Mexico?
Biden visited his favorite—or second their spending policies. Spending piles There was no objection.
favorite President, Jimmy Carter, be- of dollars does not create an economy, Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Madam
cause he wants to make friends with it actually hurts the value of the dol- Speaker, Monday was such an exciting
the conditions that create inflation: lars. day for our country. President Biden
Big government spending, prices rising, USDA’s Turkey Market News Report signed the Infrastructure Investment
government control of the goods and showed the price of turkey itself is and Jobs Act into law, and we came
services. going to be up 22 percent from last one step closer toward making the nec-
And just like Jimmy Carter, he had a year. Pumpkin pie, potatoes, cran- essary investments to help our commu-
Senate, a House, and a Presidency to berries, all up in price. nities thrive; to help them thrive, not
be very successful. Inflation, of course, is the most re- just survive.
Madam Speaker, the American peo- gressive of actual taxes on the people And I want to point out that, al-
ple spoke again last night in local elec- because it hits those on a fixed income though it is called the bipartisan infra-
tions down in South Carolina. They the hardest. Low and middle-income structure act, we had very few Repub-
spoke a week ago in State elections. have tough decisions to make on licans in this House vote for that bill.
Madam Speaker, the American peo- whether it is going to be—how they are In my State, the Republican Congress-
ple deserve better. Better comes from going to handle their food costs and up- woman did not vote for the infrastruc-
policy, and better comes from adults coming heating oil and gas to stay ture act; so she voted against the clean
who will recognize that it is not just warm this winter. water. She voted against the
politics, it is about the American peo- Democrats have been touting that broadband. She voted against the infra-
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ple who want and need to have more they will tax billionaires and the rich structure that we need to keep our
take-home pay and more ability to and corporations but, instead, we have roads safe and our bridges strong
take care of themselves; not big, expen- seen them advocating for policies that enough so that kids can cross them in
sive socialist government that even lead to inflation, directly harming their school buses to get to school.
breaks the laws of this country. those low and middle-income Ameri- But the Democrats delivered that
Madam Speaker, I thank the gen- cans, as well as making tax breaks for bill, and the Democrats are going to
tleman for his service to this con- the rich while they are touting them. deliver the Build Back Better agenda.
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