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Smith Statement: Getting Answers on Wasteful Spending in the American Rescue Plan
As prepared for delivery in the Committee on Ways and Means. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. What do federal prisoners, Japanese citizens, and illegal immigrants have…
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Smith Opening Statement: Floor Debate on the Inflation Act
As prepared for delivery This week we found out inflation remains at a forty year high – having risen 13.7 percent since Biden became President.…
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Smith Opening Statement: Rules Committee Meeting on Inflation Act
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. America is in a recession. Under Biden’s inflation crisis, under the reckless spending policies of Democrat one-party…
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Smith Opening Statement: House Budget Committee Hearing on Early Childhood Investment
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to welcome the newest member of this committee, Blake Moore from Utah. Democrats and…
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Smith Opening Statement: House Budget Committee Hearing on the American Rescue Plan
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s been over 15 months since the $2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law,…
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Smith Floor Remarks: FY 2023 Deeming Resolution
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Speaker Today’s rule fits an all-too-familiar pattern of legislative laziness from my Democrat colleagues. Once again, Washington Democrats…
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Smith Opening Statement: House Budget Committee Hearing on the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The budget and economic outlook released by the Congressional Budget Office yesterday shows the impact of one-party…
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Smith Opening Statement: House Budget Committee Member Day Hearing
As prepared for delivery. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is fair to say the country is in a different place since our last Members Day…
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Smith Opening Statement: House Budget Committee Hearing on President Biden's FY22 Budget
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As President Biden has said repeatedly, "Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and…
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