[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   DELIVERING FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

  (Mr. WALKINSHAW asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WALKINSHAW. Mr. Speaker, across America, hardworking people are 
struggling to pay their bills. This includes housing, groceries, 
healthcare, and more. Hundreds of thousands of jobs have been cut due 
to the DOGE policies. Our economy is sputtering, and the tariffs are 
jacking up prices.
  The so-called big, beautiful bill will decimate Medicaid, taking 
healthcare from seniors, children, and working families, while driving 
up premiums.
  The President has told the majority not to negotiate with our side to 
keep the government open. The budget that has been introduced will 
drive up everyday costs, including healthcare premiums.
  Mr. Speaker, it is time for us to come together and deliver what the 
American people need, which is access to affordable healthcare and a 
government that is funded and functional.

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