Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy). Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, my dear friend raised an issue that is very interesting, because he knows this. At any time that it was used it was in consultation with the minority. Even when it was taken away, you know what we did, we added back an amendment so you could have the debate on the floor. It was only during appropriations consultation with you to be able to move something in a timely manner. He understands that. Madam Speaker, my only question to my friend on the other side is: Will the gentleman answer the letter? When the minority leader of the House sent the Rules Committee chairman a letter--the simple question is--with three simple questions: Will the gentleman take this opportunity to answer the letter? That is all I ask. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I appreciate the distinguished minority leader's question. I would just say to him that the letter that he referred to, I read about it in the press. I didn't receive it until last night. I will also say to him, again, this consultation that he talks about is something that none of us have any recollection of. In fact, I remember when the Republicans hijacked the Democratic bill to basically deny us a motion to recommit. We were never consulted about that.…”