Political Quotes

“First, I thank Chairman Thompson for yielding and for his tremendous leadership not only on issues of security but on so many issues that affect our country. Also, I thank Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who I call my Congresswoman because she represents the wonderful people of my hometown of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 2203, the Homeland Security Improvement Act. I have visited McAllen and Brownsville, Texas, and Homestead. I have witnessed children in cages, sleeping on concrete floors. I had a chance to talk to mothers and fathers who had no idea where their children were. I served on the conference committee on homeland security as we moved to open the government earlier this year. I have to tell you, there were so many suggestions that were made that weren't accepted. There were good, rational, concrete suggestions. This is a critical bill that addresses some of those concerns. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”