Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this program was reauthorized with broad bipartisan support in both 2008 and 2014. The Senate passed the Debbie Smith Act by unanimous consent in May, over 4 months ago; yet the House has yet to take up this important bill meant to end the rape kit backlog, even though it expires in just 5 days. As a survivor of domestic violence and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, I am deeply disturbed by reports that some are using this program as leverage to get the Senate to pass other things that have nothing to do with DNA testing of rape kits. {time} 1245 My amendment makes the vote on the previous question simple. Vote ``no'' if you believe survivors of rape and sexual assault deserve to be one step closer to justice. Vote ``no'' so we can immediately consider the Debbie Smith Act. Vote ``no'' on the previous question if you stand with survivors of rape and sexual assault. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from North Dakota (Mr. Armstrong), who is my good friend.”