Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In closing, I am proud to be a cosponsor of S. 400. This bill appropriately recognizes both Norm Mineta and William Coleman for their service to our country and the United States Department of Transportation. I urge Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume to close. I have already spoken strongly for this bill, for the Department of Transportation building to be named in honor of William T. Coleman and Norm Mineta. I just want to add a personal note. I served with Norm Mineta for 8 years, and he was a great chairman and mentor. Between him and Jim Oberstar, I owe them a lot for my success in Congress and for the leadership in this committee, so I am really pleased that we can do this today. I would expect it will pass the House unanimously, but there are inane people on the other side of the aisle who insist on voting on everything for no apparent reason, so I expect we will end up with a recorded vote, but I expect that will be unanimous. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 400, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”