Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this amendment, which prohibits funding for materials that refer to the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party by the title ``President.'' The United States House of Representatives does not get to pick what other countries call their head of state. This is not a serious policy. In the United States of America, we should not resort to pettiness, and we should treat others with respect, even when we have vehement disagreements. This is how you solve problems. I must reflect on the fact that this is the appropriations process, a process that is derived by the United States Constitution. It is a privilege to serve in this House and on the Appropriations Committee. This amendment does not meet the stature of this process. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”