[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          A STUDY IN CONTRASTS

  (Mr. FLOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, the debt limit debate is a study in contrasts 
between responsible Republicans and dysfunctional Democrats.
  On one side, you have responsible Republicans who have been working 
from the beginning to avoid default and reduce out-of-control spending.
  Speaker McCarthy called on President Biden to negotiate on January 
12. When President Biden ignored him for nearly 100 days, House 
Republicans passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act, the only plan that avoids 
default, lowers spending, protects Medicare and Social Security, and 
reduces our dependence on China.
  By contrast, dysfunctional Democrats have ignored the exploding 
national debt, even though it was their reckless spending that brought 
us here in the first place.
  President Biden knew the debt limit deadline was coming, but for 
months, he did nothing. Now, with only 8 days until Secretary Yellen's 
June 1 default deadline, he continues to act irresponsibly.
  Mr. Speaker, my message to President Biden is simple: Get serious. 
Act urgently. Listen to the American people, not the far left in your 
party.

                          ____________________