Congresswoman Pou Gives Maiden Floor Speech Blasting Cruel Republican Budget

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today gave her first speech on the floor of the United States House of Representatives and used the occasion to hammer the Republicans’ vicious budget. 

“I came to Congress to help my constituents. I came here to provide direct relief to struggling Americans and lift people up,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I reject this cruel Republican budget.”

Congresswoman Pou’s complete remarks are below.

Rep. Pou Floor Remarks on Republican Cuts to Medicaid

Mr. Speaker, I rise today for my first speech on the floor of this body to reject the Republicans’ so-called budget.

I came to Congress to help my constituents. I came here to provide direct relief to struggling Americans and lift people up.

This Republican budget does none of those things and is nothing more than a blueprint for cruelty.

This GOP budget will destroy Medicaid and take health care away from millions of Americans.

In my district alone, this could strip health care from the 215,000 people on Medicaid, blow up hospital budgets, and raise insurance premiums.

And all to give trillions in tax cuts to millionaires.

Another cash giveaway to the super rich at the expense of ruining Americans’ lives.

I reject this cruel Republican budget and yield back.

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