Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I will just take the remaining few seconds of my time just to say this. As an appropriator, I am not a big fan of how all of this is being choreographed and structured, but I also recognize that time is not on our side. People witnessing this event, probably are not real sure what these en blocs are all about, but it is a simple way to save a little bit of time. Frankly, I think we ought to get back to regular order, where we can have a full-throated debate, an open rule, if you will, and just talk about each one of these very important issues one by one, and truly represent the will of the American people. That is what the Congress is here for. It was what it was built for. However, I do recognize that given the political circumstances we are in today, and the fact that we don't have a lot of time, that this is what we are left with. Madam Speaker, I urge a ``no'' vote on the en bloc and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the en bloc, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 555, the previous question is ordered on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). The question is on the amendments en bloc. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”