FOLLOW THE MONEY

On 2026-01-09, Representative Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM-1) delivered a floor speech titled "FOLLOW THE MONEY" in the House. The speech addressed defense.

FOLLOW THE MONEY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H607] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOLLOW THE MONEY (Ms. STANSBURY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. STANSBURY. Mr. Speaker, as they say, follow the money: invading a foreign country, stealing their oil, extortion, violence, giveaways to corporate America, American oil and gas companies, and, yes, Trump donors. What is going on here? Today, Donald Trump will convene the CEOs of some of the largest oil and gas companies in America, the same individuals who promised to raise a billion dollars in campaign donations for him when he was a candidate. In fact, this week I was shocked to learn that the White House and the President are not only planning to sell the oil of Venezuela, but to place it in foreign bank accounts that only the President controls. We are asking what is going on here: endangering the lives of our servicemembers, unauthorized use of the military, extorting foreign countries, invading foreign countries and taking their leaders, and, yes, stealing their resources. I will say this to you, Mr. President: We are watching. We will follow the money, and we will hold you to account. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Moore of West Virginia.) Members are reminded to address their remarks to the Chair. ____________________