Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts for his input on this. I continue to oppose the amendment. I certainly sympathize with those affected by disaster. But given the current fiscal environment, it just defies common sense to implement new, duplicative lending programs. Mr. Chairman, with that, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Tierney). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”