Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2023
It shouldn't require Congress having to have hearings and pass laws to do the right thing.
Said by
Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Westerman emphasizes the need for Congress to act sensibly without requiring hearings.

Share

More from Bruce Westerman

May 8, 2025

I left out one of the other amendments my colleagues across the aisle filed. They wanted to rename the Gulf the gulf of ignorance. Now, I don't know where they came up with that one. I know they oppose offshore oil and gas production. I…

govinfo.gov
Apr 15, 2025

The Endangered Species Act has consistently failed to achieve its intended goals and has been warped by decades of radical environmental litigation into a weapon instead of a tool.

cbsnews.com
Dec 17, 2024

Proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: The motion to recommit on H.R. 115; Passage of H.R. 115, if ordered; and Motions to suspend the rules with respect to: S. 3448; and H.R…

govinfo.gov
Jan 23, 2025

I am happy to report that Republicans have an appropriations bill for the Department of the Interior that has firefighter pay increases in that appropriations bill, and I hope that we can all work to pass that as we move forward. Mr…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation