[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E491-E492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         STOP PLAYING POLITICS

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                            HON. PAUL TONKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2023

  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call upon my Republican 
colleagues to stop playing politics with the full faith and credit of 
our Nation.
  Through the threat of a default on our debt in pursuit of draconian 
cuts, they are prompting a crisis of their own making--one that will 
have lasting, devastating impacts to our global economy and to the 
livelihoods of millions of Americans.
  We are on the brink of catastrophe, yet Republicans sent Congress 
home for the Memorial Day weekend. At a time when we should be united 
in honoring our brave service members, extreme Republicans are willing 
to trigger a recession so they can cut veterans benefits.
  Democrats are ready to pay America's bills without gambling with 
working people's livelihoods by imposing cruel cuts.
  The clock is ticking. Moderate Republicans must join us now to sign 
the discharge petition, end this crisis, and save our economy.

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