Congressman Steny H. Hoyer | https://en.wikipedia.org/
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer | https://en.wikipedia.org/
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 26, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans' Default on America Act and the dire consequences that its cuts would have for the economy and the American people. Below is a transcript of his remarks:
"I thank the gentleman for yielding one minute. Maybe I can get another. I miss the Magic Minute, as all of you know, because this is not enough time to debate this issue.
"But something that is as bad as fiscal [irresponsibility] is fiscal demagoguery. The Speaker of this House has said default is not an option. Eighty-four of the Republicans in this House have never voted to extend the debt limit. So that default would have been inevitable. That's what this is about. Trying to make some sort of deal.
"I urge my Republican colleagues to follow what they know to be the only rational alternative and that is vote for a debt extension. Pay our bills. America does not welch on its debts. You believe that, we believe that. Eighty-four of your Members do not believe that, but we have a majority of this House that believes it.
"Stop creating the – may I have one additional? Got it? Let me repeat that. Stop allowing no confidence in this body's ability and willingness to be fiscally responsible. Vote no. I yield back."
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