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Hakeem Jeffries: “There is an affordability crisis in the United States of…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

Leader Jeffries Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Protecting Federal Workers

Published December 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 05:20

And yet, instead of focusing on driving down the high cost of living in America, which is out of control, yes, There is an affordability crisis in the United States of America. Notwithstanding the fact, Mr. Speaker, that Donald Trump apparently believes it's a hoax, the American people know it's not a hoax. (05:20–05:24)

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Asserts that the U.S. is experiencing an affordability crisis.

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“Federal employees have been targeted viciously by the Trump administration from the very beginning of his time in office.”
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“Federal employees are working hard to make sure that aviation safety is maintained.”
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“Federal employees are working hard to make sure that hard earned Social Security benefits are delivered to the American people.”
Leader Jeffries Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Protecting Federal Workers | Uploaded December 11, 2025 | 02:43-02:50
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“Federal employees are working hard to make sure that veterans receive their earned benefits.”
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Leader Jeffries Speaks on the House Floor in Support of Protecting Federal Workers | Uploaded December 11, 2025 | 03:22-03:29
“Collective bargaining essentially is the freedom to negotiate the best possible work environment.”
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“Donald Trump apparently believes [the affordability crisis] is a hoax.”
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