[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          DEBT CEILING CRISIS

  (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. ADAMS. Madam Speaker, today, I rise for the millions of American 
families that will suffer due to the manufactured debt ceiling crisis. 
Defaulting on our sovereign debt will be a disaster from Wall Street to 
Main Street to streets in my district and to the kitchen table.
  Our economy is being held hostage for so-called ``work requirements'' 
that disproportionately harm women and people with disabilities and 
people of color. Just one example: Food insecurity is at the highest 
level in 4 years, but MAGA Republicans will only prevent a financial 
catastrophe if we cut SNAP benefits for families, for veterans, for 
students, and for our seniors.
  This would only deepen the hardships that vulnerable Americans face. 
Shame on you, Republicans. There is a simple solution to averting 
catastrophe: Pass a clean debt ceiling bill. Quit playing games with 
our country's future and come on back to Washington and do your job.

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