Political Quotes

Henry Waxman: “I have some misgivings about this amendment, but the real point that I want to make is that we should have had an…”

On the recordMay 22, 2003
I have some misgivings about this amendment, but the real point that I want to make is that we should have had an opportunity to debate radical, sweeping civil service changes for the DOD. It was wrong not to have that chance to offer an amendment to do that. In the motion to recommit, an employee bill of rights will be offered which will protect veterans' preferences, protect against discrimination based upon political opinion or affiliation, right to overtime pay, due process rights, and appeal rights. I hope Members will be willing to vote for that.
Said by
Henry Waxman
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for debate on civil service changes for the Department of Defense.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Henry Waxman

Jul 11, 2019

What the Constitution does not allow is our leaders breaking the Constitution, or the law, to serve their political needs.

congress.gov
Nov 20, 2014

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Whitfield The CHAIR. It is now in…

govinfo.gov
Dec 2, 2014

But yesterday Takata responded that, quote, 'the currently available reliable information does not support a nationwide determination of a safety defect,' end quote.

congress.gov
Apr 10, 2018

The $200 billion in the Waxman-Markey bill that passed the House of Representatives was turned down over here in the Senate.

congress.gov
View all Henry Waxman quotes

Other voices in this conversation