Political Quotes

“Today, as the House takes up the fifth continuing resolution for FY18, it seems all too appropriate to quote President Reagan where he says: ``Here we go again.'' I rise here on the floor of the House this afternoon to urge my colleagues to support the CR, which, of course, runs through March 23. As the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, our Nation's farmers and ranchers will find it hard to access credit during the upcoming planting season. And those recovering from disastrous weather events will not be able to access essential programs in order to help them if we do not finalize a full- year funding agreement right away. These are just a couple of examples of the hardships that are faced by our citizens here in the U.S. that depend on this legislation. As I say, this is the fifth CR for this fiscal year. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle must come to the table willing to negotiate on these budget caps. As Members know, the House has passed each of the 12 appropriations bills. We have done our job. Of course, the other body continues to be the weakest link in all this, as it needs to seriously reform their process in order to do the work of the people. Finally, I appreciate that this bill includes full-year funding for the Department of Defense.…”