Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, once again, my points have been made. This is a good amendment because what it does is it looks at the overall application to make sure that we are not blindsiding our Native Americans. There is hardly consensus whatsoever. We heard from numerous groups over and over again that they do not agree with this bill. In fact, when the gentleman from Arizona on the other side actually had a press conference, they gathered leaders, and the leaders had no idea what they were there for the press conference with. Once again, as I asked previously what mine would the gentleman from Arizona on the other side actually endorse, the answer was crickets. That tells you who he is playing for. It is not for Native Americans. Maybe it is the Sierra Club. Maybe it is The Wilderness Society. And I wonder if they get any of their payments from China and Russia. I wonder if there is a collaboration here. {time} 1415 Once again this is a great amendment. It talks about empowering people with jobs, holding their dignity, and directing the aspects of their life. That is what is invigorating about America. Victimization does none of that. I ask all my colleagues to vote for this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”