[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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