Political Quotes

“We all agree this was an attack motivated by hate, and today, we recognize the 49 angels we lost and the 53 who were injured during the Pulse nightclub shooting. Vigils occurred across this Nation, across the political spectrum, after this deadly shooting. I can tell you, on behalf of Congresswoman Demings, Congresswoman Murphy, myself, and our region, we want to thank everyone for doing that. We want to thank our colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans, for coming together: Chair Grijalva, Ranking Member Bishop, Mr. McClintock, Miss Gonzalez-Colon, Mr. Fitzpatrick. We appreciate all the work being done in the Senate. Today, we recognize the memory of these 49 angels across our Nation by making this the Pulse National Memorial. 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 Florida (Mr. Soto) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3094, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”