But after five weeks of being out for the August district work period, a war is raging in the Middle East. The economy is in shambles. Working people of this country cannot afford food, housing and health care. The President is raiding the Venezuelan oil reserves and lining his own pockets. And what are we doing on the House floor after five weeks of break? We are hearing bills to basically gut environmental protections, including protections for one of the most endangered species on planet Earth. (46:02–46:11)
CLAIM
Asserts that the President is exploiting Venezuelan oil reserves for personal gain.
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