Hakeem Jeffries: “We've maintained from the very beginning as House Democrats…”

“… we have to protect the American ratepayer from some of the downsides of the explosion of what has been taking place across the country, particularly in connection with data centers. We've maintained from the very beginning as House Democrats that we want to support innovation, excellence, while at the same time making sure there are guardrails to protect the American people. The alleged gunman made a reference to the President as a pedophile rapist. And some of your own members have made some very similar comments on the House Floor.” (13:57–14:12)

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