Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure be discharged from further consideration of House Concurrent Resolution 70, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Arkansas? There was no objection. The text of the concurrent resolution is as follows: H. Con. Res. 70 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR D.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN. On October 16, 2015, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 30th annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the ``event'') may be run through the Capitol Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch to honor local Special Olympics athletes. SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event. SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.…”