Political Quotes

Mr. Speaker, for weeks we have heard that the partisan tax plan crafted behind closed doors might include the elimination of the deduction for families' State and local income taxes. Today the rumors became reality. The tax plan announced…

Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, the USS Fitzgerald collided with a container ship off the coast of Japan. Seven of our brave servicemembers were killed in the collision. I ask my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence to honor the…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of National Infrastructure Week. I do this proudly as the daughter and granddaughter of civil engineers--men who built bridges, roads, airports, and dams all…

Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this worthwhile amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty). The amendment was…