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Rescissions Act of 2025

Floor Speech

Date: June 12, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, where lies are king, the truth is the enemy. Institutions that spread knowledge are defamed as ``enemies of the people.'' NPR and PBS are targeted here today precisely because they are so good at delivering the truth. Like millions, I tune into both of them daily.

Trump tweets: `` . . . RADICAL LEFT' `MONSTERS THAT SO BADLY HURT OUR COUNTRY!'' What hurts Trump are facts when he demands flattery.

This attempt to quash thorough, objective NPR and PBS reporting is a sign of Trump's weakness, of his drive toward tyranny. Trump doesn't want a country of engaged, informed Americans. He prefers those who salute on command, like for his North Korean-style, taxpayer-funded, wasteful $45 million birthday bash this Saturday.

Reject these dangerous DOGE cuts and defend the right of the American people to know.

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