Hakeem Jeffries: “During that taxpayer funded vacation, House Republicans…”

“Good afternoon, everyone. House Republicans went on an eight week taxpayer funded vacation while shutting the government down and hurting the American people. During that taxpayer funded vacation, House Republicans didn't do a single thing to make life better for the American people. We've been back now in session legislatively for two weeks and yet they still have not produced a bill to drive down the high cost of living, to address the Republican healthcare crisis, or to make life better for everyday Americans.” (04:41–04:50)

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.