And I know my colleagues will agree that we would not be in the position we are in right now without the great leadership of Zoe Lofgren. Thank you so much. Members, come clap in. The Republicans have harmed our people. They cut Medicaid so that sick people will not be able to get health care and hospitals will close and people will lose their jobs. They cut the Medicare program by half a trillion dollars. They cut the food stamp program and the big ugly bill they hired. (21:49–22:01)
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Asserts that Republicans cut Medicaid, affecting healthcare access and employment.
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