Speech #1140045947

The majoritys dysfunction and inability to govern is having a real impact on hardworking Americans. Today marks the 204th day of the Republicanled 114th Congress. In the nearly 6 months that have passed. the majority has compromised the financial security of American companies by failing to reauthorize the ExportImport Banks charter. avoided passing a longterm transportation and infrastructure bill. passed pointless legislation designed to cut critical funding from local police departments and communities in lieu of taking up comprehensive immigration reform. refused. they did. to bring up the student loan refinancing bill. and perhaps most abhorrent to some of us. voted four times in support of the Confederate battle flag. a symbol of hate and intolerance that has no place on any of our public lands. The days leading up to a monthlong congressional recess should be spent debating and voting on the important issues that our constituents sent us here to addressas an example. restoring the Voting Rights Act. bolstering our economy through a longterm highway bill. and guaranteeing that jobs are created and sustained. Mr.