[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        UNPRECEDENTED INFLUENCE

  (Mrs. TORRES of California asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today as we find 
ourselves in a situation where a small group of very powerful 
individuals led by Elon Musk are gaining unprecedented influence over 
critical national systems.
  Right in front of our eyes, we can see how Republicans are allowing 
Musk to take full control of key resources, including access to 
Treasury payments and government-backed projects.
  The consequence of this unchecked power is a billionaire's unchecked 
ability to take earned services away from American families, distort 
markets for personal gain, and influence the future of American 
democracy.
  It is time to ask the tough questions: Why are Republicans enabling 
this concentration of power, and who is really benefiting from this 
arrangement?
  It is time to take a stance for transparency and accountability in 
our government. It is time to stand for the rule of law and for our 
democracy.

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