Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today we are considering a continuing resolution that will extend the Violence Against Women Act only until December 7. I am glad that we aren't letting this important legislation expire. However, a simple extension is not enough. We need to fully reauthorize and strengthen this landmark act. Therefore, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up Representative Jackson Lee's legislation, H.R. 6545, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of my amendment in the Record, along with extraneous material, immediately prior to the vote on the previous question. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Donovan). Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from California? There was no objection.”