Political Quotes

“I thank the distinguished Democratic leader, Mr. Hoyer, for yielding and for the manner in which he has enabled so many of our Members to participate in this debate today. I thank him for his leadership on the legislation and also for leading us today. I thank Mr. Brady for his leadership as well, for facilitating this conversation. I thank the Speaker pro tempore for keeping us reasonably on time as much as possible, for congressional Members, and for the strength of your authority as Speaker pro tempore today. I thank all of our Members for their participation on both sides of the aisle, for the seriousness with which we have all taken this important challenge. Mr. Speaker, last week, His Holiness, Pope Francis said, in his world prayer: ``Enlighten those responsible for the common good so that they might know how to care for those entrusted to their responsibility.'' That is His Holiness' quote, and that is the responsibility that we all have. Today, as we have all acknowledged, our Nation faces an economic and health emergency of historic proportions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the worst pandemic in over 100 years. As I proceed with my remarks, I want to say to our colleagues who are watching the proceedings from their chambers in the House to come forward and come to the gallery and listen from here so that, when the time comes, we will be prepared to proceed. The distinguished leader on the Republican side, Mr. McCarthy, and Mr.…”