Political Quotes

“I appreciate very, very much the chairman accepting my amendment. I appreciate his support, and I know veterans across the country will as well. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment, as modified, offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Brownley). The amendment, as modified, was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. MacArthur Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 23, line 6, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $750,000)''. Page 38, line 9, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(increased by $750,000)''. Page 40, line 10, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(increased by $750,000)''. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Westmoreland). Pursuant to House Resolution 287, the gentleman from New Jersey and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey. Mr. MacARTHUR. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment to H.R. 2578 along with the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams), who unfortunately was called away on an emergency and can't be here to speak with me. The Violence Against Women Act has been an important step--a critical step, really--in ending the scourge of violence against women, and the elderly abuse grant program has been an important part of that.…”