[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    DEMOCRATS ARE COMMITTED TO WORK FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES ON DAY ONE

  (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, Michiganders went to the 
polls and elected a new Democratic majority.
  Because of this, I have the privilege of welcoming four new Michigan 
Democratic Members of Congress, folks who are committed to passing 
meaningful policies that will help everyday Americans. This means 
reducing the cost of healthcare. Prescription drug prices are too high. 
No one should have to choose between filling a prescription and feeding 
their family.
  These new Members are ready to work to protect Social Security and 
Medicare from cuts that Republicans have been proposing. We are pleased 
that we are going to be able to have these new allies in this fight.
  My own hometown of Flint knows firsthand the price of failing to 
invest in infrastructure. It is important that this Democratic majority 
advance a broad and meaningful infrastructure bill to fix our broken 
roads and bridges, and to repair our damaged water systems.
  It is past time that we took on these issues. I am anxious to welcome 
these new Members of Congress who are committed to moving this bold 
agenda forward.

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