    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Pages H844-H845]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                    SOLVING PROBLEMS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

      (Mr. JEFFRIES asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute.)
      Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address one issue of
    concern to the American people and then an incredibly important issue
    related to the district that I am privileged to represent back home in
    Brooklyn.
      The American people elected us to solve problems on their behalf and
    to address the issues that matter, like the high cost of living, to
    lower housing costs, to lower grocery costs, to lower childcare costs,
    to lower insurance costs, and lower utility costs. America is too
    expensive.
      We need to build an affordable economy for hardworking American
    taxpayers at home in Brooklyn and all across America. That is what we
    were elected to do, to solve problems, not to make things worse.
      The Republicans have decided to proceed with a budget resolution that
    sets in motion the largest cut to Medicaid in American history up to,
    if not beyond, $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. Children will be
    devastated, families will be devastated, everyday Americans with
    disabilities will be devastated, seniors will be devastated, hospitals
    will be devastated, and nursing homes will be devastated.
      Democrats are going to stand on the side of the American people, and
    that is why each and every Democrat opposed these out-of-control,
    harmful, potential cuts to Medicaid that were part of the Republican
    budget resolution.

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      We will continue to stand on the side of the American people to solve
    problems for hardworking American taxpayers to make life more
    affordable and to ensure that in America, Mr. Speaker, when you work
    hard and play by the rules, you should be able to provide a comfortable
    living for yourself and for your family. You should be able to educate
    your children, purchase a home, one day retire with grace and dignity,
    go on vacation every now and then, and, of course, have access to high-
    quality affordable healthcare, not to take healthcare away from the
    American people.

                        Congratulating Mo Better Jaguars

      Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 2024 Pop Warner
    Football National Champions for 9 and under, and to welcome them to the
    House Chamber. The Mo Better Jaguars straight out of Brownsville,
    ``Never Ran, Never Will.''
      Throughout the season, the Mo Better Jaguars team displayed
    incredible skill, resilience, courage, intellect, and determination on
    the field and off.
      In a year when our local NFL teams went a combined 8-26--it is rough
    to be a Jets and Giants fan at this moment--the Jaguars did their thing
    and put together a remarkable 12-0 undefeated season, not giving up a
    single touchdown before the Super Bowl.
      During their championship run, people from all walks of life,
    including the owner of the iconic Junior's Restaurant came together to
    support the Jaguars to make sure they could travel to Florida,
    participate in the Pop Warner Super Bowl, and bring the trophy home to
    Brooklyn.
      What a show they put on. Running back Ron Rollock made the play of
    the game with an incredible one-handed catch on fourth down to seal the
    victory for the Jaguars.
      It was an incredible team effort.
      I thank the dedicated coaches, loving parents and families, and the
    entire Brooklyn community for supporting these amazing young men.
      I welcome the Jaguars to the House Chamber and congratulate the Mo
    Better Jaguars on their Super Bowl victory.

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