Political Quotes

“I thank my friend, Congresswoman Shalala, for her tremendous work and support. Her leadership certainly is warranted and necessary and needed right at this moment in our country's history. Let me first take a moment to thank Congresswoman Nita Lowey for her years of leadership both on the full Committee on Appropriations as well as the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee. Over the years, the chairwoman has been a steadfast and effective advocate for a humane and generous American role in the world, especially through her work to expand education, especially for girls and women, focused on creating many opportunities for millions of girls around the world. I will miss Chairwoman Lowey, but I just want to say that her legacy as our chair is going to remain very close to all of us, and it will remind us of the work which we must continue for future generations. I serve as the vice chair of our State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs subcommittee and as a member of the Agriculture Committee. I rise to support this rule, which provides for the consideration---- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”