[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 23 (Monday, February 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E119]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF S. CON. RES. 5, CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON 
                    THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021

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                               speech of

                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 5, 2021

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, one year later and we are still in the 
biggest economic and health crisis the country has ever faced. It 
warrants the biggest governmental response the country has ever seen. 
To rescue our people, our economy and our health care system, we need a 
comprehensive, lasting rescue plan immediately. The American people 
cannot afford any more delays.
  After a disastrous mishandling by the former administration the 
United States remains the epicenter of a global pandemic. Cases of the 
coronavirus are still high. Schools remain closed, businesses 
shuttered, unemployment is rising. It is harrowing.
  The hour is dark. But today, Congress is ready to help get families, 
workers, and the country to the dawn of the recovery. This crisis is 
not over so our work is not done. Let us secure a pathway for the 
American Rescue Plan and start to build back better.

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