00:00Mr. Speaker, Americans expect Congress to complete the basic work of government before
00:09leaving town for recess, not least of which is passing the 12 funding bills for fiscal
00:15year 2026. Having passed only two bills, it is absurd that Republicans have decided to
00:22pack it up early. Meanwhile, millions fear what Republican cuts to Medicaid will mean
00:26for their families. Shoppers are tightening their belts because of record prices for chicken
00:31and beef. Businesses are stymied by President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. Taco
00:38or not taco is the question they are asking. Why are Republicans rushing to take a break
00:43when so many Americans can't even catch a break? Simply put, Republicans are running
00:48scared of a titanic presidential temper tantrum over releasing the Epstein files. My Democratic
00:55colleagues and I are here to work, to lower costs and grow our economy, to build healthier
01:01and safer communities, and to ensure strong national security and strong national defense.
01:06I implore my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join us. Let's get back to work
01:12and deliver the results the American people sent us here to achieve. I yield back.
01:18Others are reminded to refrain
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