“You started a war in Iran. It costs a lot of money. I don't like that. I think you should spend that money on other things instead. I want Congress to have more power to stop the war.”
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Recent debates
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
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Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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House of Representatives
High Cost of War
“Mr. Speaker, I don't like that the President wants to build an arch with his name on it in Washington D.C. I think it's too tall. I don't like that he changed the White House Rose Garden. I don't like that he wants to take over a golf course. I don't like that he put posters of himself on government buildings. I don't like that he put his name on our money. I think the President is trying to make himself famous. I think he is the worst President we have ever had.”
“I want to talk about Disability Pride Month. In 1990, the Americans With Disability Act passed. It was a big deal. We should be proud. Many people have disabilities. We want a country that is fair for everyone.”