Political Quotes

“Under rule IX, clause 1, questions of the privileges of the House and those affecting the rights of the House, its safety, dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings, that is the section we are talking about here today when we are talking about privilege. Mr. Speaker, truly, there is nothing more of a threat to the very integrity of the legislative branch in the House than ignoring our duty to provide a check and balance on the executive branch. To restore the dignity of the House inherent in rule IX, clause 1, we absolutely must use our authority to request that President Trump's tax returns are given to the American people. The American people demand to know the full scope of the President's financial background because there are legitimate concerns which, frankly, were worsened this very week by the hearing in the Select Intelligence Committee where the FBI and NSA testified there is an ongoing investigation to determine if there was coordination between the President's campaign and Russia. The Internal Revenue Code already has language that lays out a path for the Ways and Means Committee to obtain those tax returns and review them in a respectful manner; and, frankly, there is precedent for that provision being used. Fifty-one tax returns of Americans were requested the last time they used it. The House needs to demonstrate that our Members are listening to the valid concerns about the integrity of the Republic.…”