[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5880]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     LACK OF REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss the Republican lack 
of support for their leaders. Two months ago, House Democrats saved the 
country from a devastating government shutdown, and I thank current 
Speaker Johnson for working with us to avoid another one. I would not 
feel very confident if I were the current Speaker.
  Republicans have a history of rejecting their leadership. They did it 
to Newt Gingrich. They did it to Speaker John Boehner. They did it to 
Speaker Paul Ryan. They did it to Speaker Kevin McCarthy. They could do 
it to Speaker   Mike Johnson.
  Democrats support our leadership. We work to increase jobs, support 
families and veterans, protect women's rights, and fight for all 
Americans. We work together to avoid government shutdowns.
  Mr. Speaker, everyone in Congress should have that same commitment to 
the American people.

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