What do you say as Democratic whip to your caucus, as far as what this moment means? Is this a time for contrast, for reconciliation in this moment or collaboration? We are very clear as a Democratic caucus here in the House where our priority is, and that is with the hardworking people of this country who are telling us in my district and everywhere I go around this country that they are not making it, that it is very difficult to put food on the table, pay rent, have childcare and afford health care when they need it. We recently traveled the country and talked to everyday Americans and they mentioned how the middle class is disappearing, how the working class is really getting squeezed. (01:13–01:40)
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Asserts that the Democratic caucus prioritizes the needs of hardworking people struggling with basic expenses.
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