I'm a huge Rep. Katherine Clark fan now after this floor speech....

[ZonkerHarris]

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"The historic dysfunction that we are seeing, in the intra-party fight, that the American people have been drawn into, is imperiling our national security, it will imperil the ability of this government to deliver basic services," Clark warned. "It is imperiling our jobs and our responsibility to serve our constituents."

The House is at a stand-still, so there are members that can't provide constituent services to those in their states back home. So, if for example, a veteran needs help navigating his or her benefits and the complexities of the VA, they're left in the dark. For anyone trying to get someone to help them with a misfiled tax return and for a widow lost in how to navigate Social Security, there is no one in to help.

"But it is also entirely predictable. They're failing to convene congress today, but for years, they have failed to deliver the votes for the American people," she said to applause

"When small businesses needed to reopen, and the American people wanted vaccines, they said no," Clark began with a list of things Republicans opposed. "When we capped insulin costs for seniors, at $35 a month, they said no. When we lowered health care costs and premiums for working families, they said no. When we defended the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, they said no. When we protected lives from senseless gun violence, especially in the wake of the horrors of Buffalo and Uvalde, they said no. When we stood up for women and reproductive freedom, they said no. When we brought manufacturing back to America, they said no. When we answered the urgent call to protect our planet and invest in clean energy, and create tens of millions of good-paying jobs, they said no."

She went on to cite equal pay, child care, paid family leave, the fundamental right to vote for every American, and supporting veteran access to healthcare were all "no" votes from Republicans.

"When we defended our democracy, two years ago tomorrow, from a tyrannical president, following the Jan. 6th insurrection, they said no," Clark said. "House Democrats will stand together. We will stand for the American people. It is our job and our responsibility to elect a speaker who stands with them and with great pride, i nominate Hakeem Jeffries."

[DeeNice]

1. Kick!

[NoMoreRepugs]

2. That's called kicking ASS and taking numbers.

[Karadeniz]

3. But they said yes to illegal lists of electors and sought pardons, admitting their guilt. They are

out to destroy democracy.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

4. Yes! Rub their noses in it, but more importantly, let voters and potential voters know!

[ZonkerHarris]

14. Since the country is watching use this free ad time

[Lonestarblue]

28. How much of the country is actually watching?

Are the people in Boebert’s district watching? Is Fox televising the failure of the party to function? Are Gen Z and millennials who get their news from social media paying attention? How much of the chaos is being covered by ABC, NBC, and CBS on their evening news programs? I’m not a television watcher, so I get my news online.

Decades ago when I was younger, the majority of people got their news from the evening news programs, and those programs covered most of the events needed to help people stay informed. That is not true today as corporations like Sinclair censor what their stations can run on the evening news, and fewer people watch as well.

I can only speak for myself, but I have often overestimated what I thought people would know about current events. And thus too many voters often don’t have a clue about what thenpeople they vote for have actually done or not done.

[crickets]

5. Agreed! Thanks for posting the video & text. nt

[ZonkerHarris]

16. I hate just video posts. everyone cant watch videos if at work etc and I want folks to get

the information.

[crickets]

17. Good on you! It's helpful for the deaf DUers as well. 💙

[CentralMass]

19. If you click on it an view it in YouTube you can turn on captioning

Just click on the cog in the upper right and goto captions.

[CentralMass]

18. BTW. If you click on it and goto YouTube you can click on the setting cog and turn on captions.

[littlemissmartypants]

6. ❤️

[Wounded Bear]

7. K & R...nt

[3catwoman3]

8. She was inspiring.

Dignified, direct, disciplined.

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. Excellent!!

[SallyHemmings]

10. This is the NOW leadership in a functioning party

[concretebluetwo]

11. DAYUM Woman!

How Democrats should have been messaging all along.
KEEP IT UP!

[wendyb-NC]

12. That's an awesome speech

It's true, and the country needs to hear it. Especially the republicons. She's fantastic.

[Cha]

13. That was Beautiful.. TY & Katherine Clark MA!

[magicarpet]

15. Grab that microphone and mouth off..... each and every chance you get.

... Dems have nothing to be ashamed of,.. but the same can not be said of the Fascist ReThugs.

When there is an open microphone - blast that reality out to the world. Broadcast it near and far - it might help shake some folks out of their slumber.

[CentralMass]

20. Quite a contrast from the pack of jackals on the other side of the aisle.

[calimary]

54. MAN, you can say that again!

What a difference between our two main political parties!

I hope Dems are already planning the campaign commercials for taking the House back in 2024! The GOP certainly is generating a lot of usable material!

[11 Bravo]

21. It was a thing of beauty!

[efhmc]

22. Made me so proud and brought tears to my eyes.

What is wrong with the GQP who do not want these things to happen for people?

[grantcart]

29. +1

[usaf-vet]

23. Damn i might have to move back to MASS so I can vote for her.

Because what we have here in Wisconsin is gerrymander bubbleheads.

Just being nice, they are worst than bobbleheads.

[Hekate]

24. Same here. It was a masterful performance.

[bringthePaine]

25. wow, that one went out of the park⚾️👍

[dchill]

26. What a speech! And it's all true.

[ybbor]

27. Powerful speech

I heard her live and was like “Damn! That was one hell of a speech!”

[efhmc]

30. Fabulous!!!

[niyad]

39. She is the Minority Whip, and served as Assistant Speaker in the 117th Cingress.

[electric_blue68]

49. Ah Ty!

[SunSeeker]

33. Thank you for posting this. I missed it and heard the buzz that it was awesome.

Was not disappointed.

[Uncle Joe]

34. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread ZonkerHarris

[Lucinda]

35. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️

[TheCowsCameHome]

36. She is awesome. Her nickname is...

..."The Velvet Assassin", or sometimes "The Silent Assassin".

I am proud that she is from Massachusetts.

[niyad]

43. LOVE IT!!!!!

[ZonkerHarris]

44. That's funny because my nickname at my old agency in Hollywood was The Velvet Hammer

[dlk]

37. Radical Republicans have shut down congress

Overwhelming evidence they are unfit to govern.

[BWdem4life]

38. She said "insurrection"

and someone just couldn't help themselves from shouting "point of order!"

[Iris]

52. Ha! I noticed that, too!

[niyad]

40. KNR

[Fla Dem]

41. Yes, I agree she did a fantastic job. She will be a dynamic WHIP.

[barbtries]

45. okay, dumb question,

i know i should know this, but: the Speaker of the House must come from the party in the Majority, correct?

is it even possible that Jeffries could be elected Speaker in this current scenario?

[ZonkerHarris]

47. possible yes, but not probable or likely.

[barbtries]

48. ah. okay

i wonder if it's ever happened. Of course the republicans would rather waste the entire term than to let that happen. they have no desire to govern anyway.

[Mr. Sparkle]

46. Every time i have seen her in the house, she looks like a leader. She has that posture about her.

[electric_blue68]

50. As a NYC'r/NYS'r she's my Neighbor. 👍 A Kicking Speech! 👏

[Iris]

51. A speech for the ages! Thanks for sharing!

[ZonkerHarris]

55. You are very welcome

[sheshe2]

53. I love her!

She was my rep before I moved.

Brava, Katherine.

[wryter2000]

56. Loved it

My ears perked up. Another hero. We have a lot.

[Dirty Socialist]

57. A mic drop is in order

[Pototan]

58. I am a constituent of Congresswoman Clark

and she is my hero.

[bucolic_frolic]

59. That's a winning message

[True Blue American]

60. Thanks for your video

*and the transcript below. Many of our members really appreciate you.

[Best_man23]

61. Call them RepubliCANTs

As in:

Can't govern.

Can't pass a bill that's not a tax cut or takes away rights from the American people.

Can't win elections without suppressing voters or rigging the system to their advantage.

Can't refuse Russian money.

Can't elect a House Speaker even when their in the majority.

You get the picture.

[Alice Kramden]

62. K&R n/t

[geardaddy]

63. Beeeeautiful!

[llashram]

64. so much truth

and sadness in how the American people have been held hostage by Republikkkans since 1/6. Rep. Clark is a patriot trying to get our country moving again with one tool, truth.

[THE BARRISTER]

65. THE REPUGS - THE NEIN AND WHINE PARTY

Rep. Clark's speech is an inspiration; the Repugs in Congress are those that supported or went along with the Jan. 6 Insurrection.

The Repugs are the NEIN AND WHINE Party, the party of "NO!" They can't and won't govern--they just whine and say "Nein!"

So, thank goodness for Rep. Clark and her speech! The whole world is watching....

[onecaliberal]

66. Republicans said yes to treason, insurrection and selling our national secrets.

[ZonkerHarris]

67. I hope her staff bring this thread to her attention, and she knows how much she is appreciated

[efhmc]

68. Wow,what an amazing speech.