Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this amendment, which passed the House last year by a unanimous voice vote. The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 currently prohibits the Army and Air Force from enforcing U.S. laws without authorization by the Constitution or Congress. Today, I offer an amendment to strengthen that existing law to include the Marines, the Navy, and the federalized National Guard and Reserve components. My amendment would also prohibit the use of evidence unlawfully obtained by or with the assistance of the military in a court of law or other legal proceedings. Put plainly, it would prevent any President of either party from unlawfully using the military as a domestic police force, and it would ensure that evidence obtained because of unlawful acts isn't used against any American. I would hope that this is a proposition that both parties can support. Last year, as I said, this amendment passed by voice vote and with broad support. However, this year, conspiracy theorists, including some who served in this body when this amendment was passed previously, have announced their opposition. I guess it is fair to say that they were for it before they were against it. You may hear some of these conspiracy theories this evening, so let me be very clear.…”