Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of frontline, essential rural mail carriers and postal workers across my district and America who have continued to go to work and do their jobs during the pandemic. This is in sharp contrast to many of my colleagues across the aisle who draw a paycheck but don't show up to vote or do their jobs. Mr. Speaker, I also stand in opposition to H.R. 8015 because it is a sham bill that has no future. It doesn't belong on this floor. It belongs in the archives at the election hoax of the month club. How do the Democrats keep a straight face while proposing a $25 billion bailout disguised as election integrity when it would equal about $200 per ballot if every voter voted by mail? That is preposterous. With its current over $14 billion cash on hand and access to $10 billion from the CARES Act, do we even have to keep explaining that the United States Postal Service is in a more than adequate financial position to remain fully functional well beyond the election? No. The American people are smarter than Democrats give us credit. I believe most see past the smoke and mirrors. The post office is important. It is not going anywhere, and this bill has nothing to do with a fair election. The ranking member and I participated in a youth organization, and at the beginning of each meeting the leader would ask: Why are we here? Many of us are asking that question today: Why are we here? The answer is because this House is adrift.…”