Political Quotes

“I want to thank the gentleman from Texas, my good friend and cochair of the Victims' Rights Caucus. I could not have said it any better. Common sense suggests that we fix this problem. I thank the chairman and the ranking member. Madam Chair, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment, and I hope we can work on this in the future. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments on which further proceedings were postponed in the following order: Amendment by Mr. Thompson of California. Amendment by Mr. Polis of Colorado. Amendment by Mr. Cicilline of Rhode Island. Amendment by Mr. Smith of Texas. Amendment by Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia. The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes the time for any electronic vote after the first vote in this series. Amendment Offered by Mr. Thompson of California The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Thompson) on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the ayes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment. Recorded Vote The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote has been demanded. A recorded vote was ordered.…”