Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I include for the Record a letter from the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Mr. Thompson, to me dated June 29, 2010, and a letter from me as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to Mr. Thompson. Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, June 29, 2010. Hon. Sander M. Levin, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representatives, Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: I am writing you regarding the ``Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010.'' This legislation contains provisions within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security. I recognize and appreciate your desire to bring this legislation before the House in an expeditious manner and, accordingly, have waived further consideration of the measure. I have done so with the understanding that waiving consideration of the bill should not be construed as the Committee on Homeland Security waiving, altering, or otherwise affecting its jurisdiction over subject matters contained in the bill which fall within its Rule X jurisdiction. Further, I request your support for the appointment of Homeland Security conferees during any House-Senate conference convened on this or similar legislation. I also ask that a copy of this letter and your response be placed in the Congressional Record during floor consideration of this bill.…”