"The rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender."
Proverbs 22:7
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Highlights:These spending bills are atrocious. It'll be interesting to watch my Republican colleagues, who look their constituents in the eyes while campaigning on fiscal restraint and a "balanced budget amendment," vote in favor of this package. The party of fiscal restraint ... pic.twitter.com/HOICzkO96i— Rep. Chip Roy (@RepChipRoy) December 17, 2019
- "This bill doesn't provide anything, the American people provide."
- "This bill borrows."
- "Our nation is $23 Trillion in debt, racking up $100 million worth of debt per hour."
- "This bill is filled with massive policy changes, that we should debate, and vote on, individually."
- "It has a bailout for big insurance."
- "The bill changes the tobacco age nationwide."
- Note: Are you serious?!?
- "Turning Federalism on its head, with nary a whimper from Republicans who like to talk about the tenth amendment in speeches back home."
- "The bill continues the giveaway to big corporations like Boeing in the form of Ex-Im for seven years."
- "The bill funds bureaucrats who wish to target your second amendment rights."
- "It funds abortion through Obamacare plans."
- "The biggest problem is we haven't read the bill."
- "The worst kind of bi-partisanship."
Apparently, this spending bill is longer than the original Obamacare bill.
It's disgraceful.
But kudos to Chip Roy for fighting the good fight.
Bottom Line: There's a reason why Chip Roy is one of the few elected officials that deserves re-election.
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