What they said. What they meant.

“I want the government to say that socialism is bad. I want us to talk about this now.”

“I want to say that socialism is bad. Socialists want to let non-citizens vote and get rid of the electoral college. That's wrong. We must have laws to make sure only citizens vote. Socialists killed many people in other countries. Socialism is bad. I want the government to say that socialism is bad.”

“I took time to show this resolution is needed. People can see where they stand. The other side has bad ideas. They want to take your money. They want to take away your freedom. I want people to choose a side. You can be with us or against us.”

“I want people to know where we stand. We need to vote on this resolution. It is simple. Do you support socialism or not? Some people think this is pointless. I think it is important. Socialism is bad. It is anti-American. It is unconstitutional. It takes away your freedom. It takes away your money. It gives more power to the government. People come to America for freedom and opportunity. We need to protect that. Socialists want to take over the country. They don't want you to show ID at the polls. They want noncitizens to vote them into power. They want to erode your individual liberty. We need to stand firm against socialism. We need to support this resolution. It is not hard.”

“Socialism is communism light. Socialism is the first step to communism. Socialism starts with promising free programs. It ends with shortages and a government that takes away rights. Communism and socialism destroy. They steal from people. They consolidate power for a few. Democrats and Republicans used to stand up against socialism together. Now only Republicans are standing up for freedom. Democrats are rolling out the red carpet for socialism. They want to bring a dangerous ideology to Congress. My mayor in New York City wanted government-run supermarkets and to take away private property rights. That's straight out of Karl Marx's playbook. That's what destroyed my mother's family in Cuba. Republicans stand for freedom and free markets. I hope some Democrats join us in condemning socialism and communism in the United States.”

“The resolution condemns socialism. I want it to pass. The other side talked about communism. This resolution is against communism too. The other side should vote for it. The resolution talks about election law. It is against the Democratic Socialists of America. They want to change how we elect the President and Senate. Socialism gives power to the government. Socialism is hard to remove. This resolution is good. It shows where people stand.”

“I support this resolution. It condemns socialism. Socialism is bad. The other side supports bad socialist policies. These policies will hurt my state. Socialism is never good. It takes away freedom. I want this resolution to pass. I want to protect families from socialism.”

“I don't like what the other side wants. They want to change many things. I don't want those changes. I want to keep things the same. This resolution is good. It says that socialism is bad. I want to say that the other side is bad too.”

“I had a hard life. Socialism is bad. I don't like socialism. Socialists want to change America. I don't want that. I want to keep things the same. America is good. We should pass this resolution. It says socialism is bad. I want people to know that socialism is bad. I want America to stay the same.”

“Socialists are bad. They say they help people. But they don't really help. They just take your money. Socialists want to control you. They have money but they don't want you to have money. Socialists say they are for the people. But they are lying. This resolution says socialism is bad. I want everyone to vote for it. I want to stop socialism in America.”

“I want everyone to vote yes on this resolution. Socialism is bad. It makes everyone poor. We need to stop socialism. That's why this resolution is important.”

“I want everyone to vote yes on this resolution. Socialism is bad. Socialists are taking over the Democratic Party. Socialists want to take away our freedom and property rights. They want to control everything. Socialist governments have killed many people. We should not be like them. America is great because we are not socialist. We need to stop socialism.”

“I want to know how much time I have left to speak.”

“Here's what I think. Capitalism is good. You help your neighbor. You figure out what they need. Socialism is bad. It takes from one person by force. Gives to someone who has not earned it. Freedom is good. It uses very little force. People are free to act. Socialism is bad. It needs crushing government force. In freedom, people vote with their dollars. In socialism, elites decide and impose by force. Free society helps both parties. Socialist society hurts one party. I think freedom is good and socialism is bad.”

“I want this resolution to pass. It is important. I want people to know where their representatives stand. Do they support socialism or freedom? I think the left has bad ideas. They want government-owned grocery stores. That will make groceries cost more. They want a Green New Deal. That will make energy cost more. They want non-citizens to vote. They want to give amnesty to illegal aliens. They want to tax successful people. They want to get rid of the Senate. I don't like these ideas. I think we should have election integrity. We should not allow non-citizens to vote. I want to stand against socialism. I want to support freedom in America. That is what this resolution is about.”