'A Betrayal Of Working Families': Chris Pappas Rails Against Benefits Cuts In GOP's 'Budget Scheme'

During remarks on the House floor last week, Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) spoke about cuts to benefits in the Republican budget.

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00:00I'll address the House for one minute and revise and extend my remarks.

00:02Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute.

00:05Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

00:06I rise today because the Republicans' budget scheme pushed through in the middle of the night last month

00:10is putting school meals for hungry kids and food assistance for working families at risk.

00:15A constituent of mine, Martha, from Summersworth, is raising her 15-year-old grandson

00:20and battling breast cancer while living on a fixed income.

00:22Without SNAP, she wouldn't be able to keep food on the table.

00:25Another constituent, Catherine, is a veteran from Manchester who has type 2 diabetes.

00:30She wouldn't be able to afford the diet she needs to keep herself healthy without SNAP.

00:34And fears losing her benefits could put her life at risk if she's unable to manage her blood sugar.

00:39And people across my district, from Newmarket to Guilford,

00:42tell me they wouldn't be able to afford groceries without some help.

00:45It's a betrayal of working families for Republicans to take away food

00:48so they can give tax breaks to billionaires.

00:51We must continue speaking out against these cuts and doing everything we can

00:54to stop a reckless, cruel budget from moving forward.

00:57I yield back.

00:58For what purposes does the gentleman from Colorado seek recognition?

01:02Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise the House for one minute.