Rep. Mark Harris: DOGE Is a Mission, Not Just a Message

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-8) penned an op-ed in The Daily Caller calling on GOP lawmakers to match their DOGE rhetoric with action and pass the White House rescissions package immediately. 

Some key quotes are below:

• “For months, Members of Congress have been railing against the absurdity of USAID pet projects, the years of biased reporting of NPR, and other decades-long fiscal failures of the DC Swamp. Social media has been ablaze with DOGE memes and photo-ops alongside Elon Musk, signaling a groundswell of support for change.”

• “But talk is cheap. Now’s the time to make good on our promises. ”

• “This is a defining moment for Republicans to demonstrate that fiscal responsibility and limited government are not just talking points. They are the foundation of our conservative movement. That means passing this package isn’t just good policy—it’s our moral obligation.”

• “Failure to secure these savings now rests squarely on Congress’ shoulders. President Trump and DOGE have laid the groundwork, and the American people expect results. They say talk is cheap, but in this case, it will cost us billions if we fail to act.”

• “And this is just the beginning. After this vote, we must work with the White House to pass the next rescissions package, and then keep going until our deficit is under control. We must use every tool at our disposal to stop this crisis now. Our children and grandchildren are counting on us.” 

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