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WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of H.Con.Res. 58, a congressional resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism and condemning socialism as a failed ideology. This resolution was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL).
“More than 100 million people worldwide have been killed because of the horrors of socialism. History has repeatedly shown us that socialism always fails. Now more than ever, with newly elected leaders like Zohran Mamdani in New York, it is crucial we remain vigilant against this failed ideology. America has always been the guiding light of freedom, and socialism is far from that founding principle. I encourage those who describe themselves as ‘socialists’ to engage in conversation with the courageous individuals who have fled socialist regimes – they truly understand what this ideology entails,” said Rep. Simpson.
Rep. Simpson is a cosponsor of this resolution. The resolution passed with a vote of 285-98.
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has introduced the resolution in the Senate. The full text of the resolution is available here.
About Mike Simpson
An Idaho native, Mike Simpson was born in Burley and raised in Blackfoot. His political career began in 1980, when he was elected to the Blackfoot City Council. In 1984, he was elected to the Idaho Legislature where he served until 1998, the last six years serving as Speaker. Mike is currently serving his fourteenth term in the House of Representatives for Idaho’s second congressional district. Visit https://simpson.house.gov/ to learn more or find contact info.
