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The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" on July 17, 2025.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed what the President has called “the big, beautiful bill.” I have multiple problems with the bill itself, the process it went through, and we still do not know if it will pass through the Senate, which will take up debate next week.
This party-line vote, midnight maneuvering, and the uncertain passage through the Senate are emblematic of what’s wrong with Washington and why we must emphasize the need for bipartisan cooperation on budget bills like this and so much more.
I am concerned about three parts of the bill.
While much of Capitol Hill remains mired in a partisan reconciliation battle, Center Forward hosted a panel discussion with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to highlight opportunities for bipartisan governance that delivers common-sense solutions for the American people.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 9, 2025.
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs — Reps. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) — joined Fox News’ Bret Baier to discuss opportunities for bipartisanship in the 119th Congress.