[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3028-H3029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE

  (Mr. AMO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. AMO. Mr. Speaker, last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was 
asked why Americans don't feel better

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about the economy. His answer: ``Well in their heart of hearts they 
feel good.''
  Let him tell that to the families in Pawtucket who are paying more at 
the grocery store and at the doctor's office, or seniors in Smithfield 
choosing between prescriptions and rent, or drivers paying over $4 a 
gallon to fill up for their commute from the East Bay or Aquidneck 
Island.
  Working families don't feel Trump's economy in their hearts. They 
feel it in their wallets. This administration needs to stop the 
gaslighting. Trump's tariffs illegally took billions from American 
consumers for everyday goods, and he won't give a dime back.
  Instead of fighting an unlawful war in Iran, they should be focused 
on lowering costs here at home. If they want people to feel good, then 
do good.
  Mr. Speaker, stop the war, end the chaos, and make life affordable 
for Americans.

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