Washington, July 15 -- Congressman Steve Scalise issued the following press release:

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) to warn about the growing embrace of communist ideology among a new generation of Democratic candidates, highlight the real-world consequences of communism, and reaffirm House Republicans' commitment to defending American freedom.

Highlights from Leader Scalise's remarks:

On Rep. Gimenez's firsthand account of life in communist Cuba:

"Wow, what a powerful tale that Carlos told. It's a cautionary tale. It's a tale of what really happens when people come delivering snake oil sales. 'Oh, ever...