Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2022

Floor Speech

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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairwoman Johnson for yielding.

Let me just take point of personal privilege as a Member of this House and salute the gentlewoman for her leadership, her experience, and the years that she has given to this Congress.

I don't care what any colleague says on the other side of the aisle. Today, because of the gentlewoman's leadership and all others on this end--some on the other side--understand that this is about national security, understand that this is about our economy, and understand that this is about our workforce.

I am so proud to be from the great State of Ohio. It will be a game- changer with tens of billions of dollars being invested into what may end up as the largest semiconductor manufacturing plant in the world.

I will tell you, Mr. Speaker, that Democrats will stand strong because we understand the difference from politics and posturing and making a difference in industries that we all use and need.

Mr. Speaker, I am asking all of my delegation, Democrats and Republicans, to stand up for what is right and vote for this bill.

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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, let me also end by saying that this bill will set a path that the United States will be a leader in the economy for the future.

I have listened repeatedly to Members on the other side of the aisle talk about inflation, talk about investment, and talk about economics. Now I want them to vote that way. I want them to join us and support this bill that will make a difference for not only now but for our future and set us up ahead of other countries that have done damage to us.

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