Political Quotes

“I want to again begin by acknowledging the long service of our chair in the House. This could very well be the last time we have the opportunity to debate here on the House floor, and I certainly wish him well. I also want to express my gratitude to the great patriotism of my colleagues, both Democratic and Republican, and particularly those in their lame-duck period who have chosen to stay around and work right up to the final hour of their contract with the American people--in many cases without an office, in many cases without a home. We see them roaming the halls here of the Capitol. I personally, regardless of how they come down on this particular issue, applaud their patriotism in fulfilling the will of their voters for the 112th Congress. What we have before us, and I think Members on both sides agree, certainly has some good aspects and some aspects that need to be approved. The question is on what side is there more weight. I think it's important to talk about what this bill does and what it doesn't do. First, briefly, what it doesn't do.…”