Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' and defeat the previous question so we can take up a bill that will help, rather than hurt, struggling families. I urge a ``no'' vote on the rule. I yield back the balance of my time.
Said by
Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado

Share & report

More from Jared Polis

Jul 11, 2018

And I thank the gentleman for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule for H.R. 200, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act. It should be…

govinfo.gov
Apr 18, 2018

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 239, noes 177, not voting 13, as follows: [Roll No. 144] AYES--239…

govinfo.gov
Jun 26, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans rely on SNAP to access food and we urge Congress not to make these drastic cuts. These cuts would hurt children and families, communities and our economies, while stretching state budgets even further.

newsweek.com
May 16, 2018

I want to draw attention to provisions of this bill which attack bedrock environmental laws and recklessly promote logging over clean water, recreation, and wildlife. In a district like mine, where the holdings of the U.S. Forest Service…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation