[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 89 (Thursday, May 25, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          DEBT CEILING CRISIS

  (Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida. Madam Speaker, with Memorial Day on my 
mind, I rise today to call on House Republicans to stop playing 
dangerous political games, manufacturing a crisis that has driven the 
American economy to the brink of default.
  To our veterans and for our veterans, a default would have severe 
consequences. It would mean wounded warriors losing out on physical 
therapy sessions that could get them back on their feet, for Purple 
Heart recipients missing a disability check that they use to make ends 
meet, for a student veteran coming up short on paying tuition.
  Our servicemen and women have stood up for us, and now it is time for 
us to stand up for them. Defaulting on our debt would be a dereliction 
of our duty. The dangerous game playing must stop.

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