Political Quotes

“By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 14 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Committee on agriculture.--Ms. Craig. (2) Committee on appropriations.--Ms. DeLauro. (3) Committee on armed services.--Mr. Smith of Washington. (4) Committee on the budget.--Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania. (5) Committee on education and workforce.--Mr. Scott of Virginia. (6) Committee on energy and commerce.--Mr. Pallone. (7) Committee on financial services.--Ms. Waters. (8) Committee on foreign affairs.--Mr. Meeks. (9) Committee on homeland security.--Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. (10) Committee on the judiciary.--Mr. Raskin. (11) Committee on natural resources.--Mr. Huffman. (12) Committee on oversight and government reform.--Mr. Connolly. (13) Committee on science, space, and technology.--Ms. Lofgren. (14) Committee on small business.--Ms. Velazquez. (15) Committee on transportation and infrastructure.--Mr. Larsen of Washington. (16) Committee on veterans affairs.--Mr. Takano. (17) Committee on ways and means.--Mr. Neal. Mr. AGUILAR (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as read and printed in the Record. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California?…”