Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by McNerney The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 3 printed in House Report 112 405. Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: After section 2, insert the following: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE CONDITIONS. Notwithstanding sections 104, 105, 110, and 111, and title III, this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not take effect until the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other Federal agencies with relevant expertise, determines that this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall not have a harmful effect on the quality or safety of drinking water supplies for residents of the five Delta Counties (Contra Costa County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Solano County, and Yolo County, California). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 566, the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr.…”