MEMBER OF CONGRESS
Guthrie reliably promotes bills that grow federal health spending and programs. He emphasizes issues affecting his district and praises colleagues, but offers little critique or pushback on the substance of legislation. His statements often say a bill will help people, without acknowledging potential drawbacks or costs.
House of Representatives
“I talked to a man with ALS and his wife. They testified to our committee. I went to a man's funeral and met his family. That is why I want this bill to pass. I want everyone to vote yes. There may be a procedural vote on this bill. But the bill will pass this week. I want the Senate to pass it too. And I want the President to sign it.”
“I want this bill to pass. It will spend money on research and treatment for ALS. I really want my colleagues to vote for it. I am on the side of people with ALS.”
“I want to pass this bill about ALS therapy. I want it to last through 2031. The government should spend money on this.”
House of Representatives
“I want to thank my colleagues. This is an important issue. We need to study this problem. I will let my friend speak.”
“I support this bill. It will spend money on mothers and babies. Many deaths and injuries can be prevented. The government will make a new program to study how. We should pass this bill. I yield back.”
“I want to pass this bill. It will spend money on mothers and babies. The government will make a new program. That is my speech.”
House of Representatives
“I talk a lot to look good. This bill will make the government spend money on Down syndrome research. It might help people with Down syndrome and their families. I want this bill to pass so the government can say it helps people.”
“I want the government to spend money on a program about Down syndrome. It will do research, training, and some other things.”
House of Representatives
“I want to cheer for my colleague. His mom and sister had breast cancer. His brother did too. His brother used to work here. I miss his brother. I want to say something nice about his family. I don't have much else to say.”
“I want this bill to pass. It will spend taxpayer money on education and outreach. The government will train providers through the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC. Breast cancer is a big problem. This bill will try to fix it. We need to keep spending money on this.”
“I want to pass a bill about breast health education. It will spend taxpayer money.”
House of Representatives
“I want this bill to pass. The government should spend money to prevent brain injuries. We should help people recover from brain injuries. This is a big problem. Many people die from brain injuries. We need to be ready to help.”
“I want this bill to pass so the government can claim it is helping people with brain injuries.”
House of Representatives
“I agree with the other speaker. Dental care is important. I want this bill to pass. I have nothing more to say.”
“I want my colleagues to support this bill. The government should spend money on dental health programs. Dentists are needed. The government should help states get more dentists. Dental health is important for everyone.”
“I want this bill to pass. The government should spend money on dental health programs.”
House of Representatives
“I want to pass this bill. It will spend money on training for doctors to treat Alzheimer's and dementia. The bill will use videoconferencing so more doctors can get training. That will help people in rural areas get care. I want my colleagues to support this bill.”
“I want to pass this bill so the government can claim it is helping people with Alzheimer's. The bill will spend money on training for doctors to treat Alzheimer's and dementia. That's the whole point of my speech.”
House of Representatives
“I'm filling time to say nothing much about anything.”
“I want the government to spend money on this program. It helps some sick people. I want my coworkers to support this bill.”
