Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation which funds our government and its many important programs for the remainder of fiscal year 2014. I want to especially congratulate my ranking member, Nita Lowey, and Chairman Hal Rogers for working so hard to achieve both balance and compromise. This legislation begins to reverse some of the devastating cuts caused by sequestration; it ensures that we avoid the nightmare scenario of another government shutdown; and, most importantly, it invests in strengthening our middle class by funding programs in areas such as education, scientific research, and infrastructure. These investments will help create jobs and boost our economy, which remains the number one priority of most Americans. As ranking member of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, I am thrilled that this bill sets the stage for regular order, which I know my fellow appropriators so look forward to, and makes sure that we can begin to work together again in the appropriations process. It has been a privilege to work with my good friend Tom Cole, chair of the legislative branch subcommittee. I am especially pleased that this bill includes two critically important initiatives which work to combat the threat and dangers of one of the deadliest diseases, cancer. The bill includes nearly $5 million in continued funding for the Breast Cancer Awareness for Young Women, or EARLY Act programming, at the Centers for Disease Control.…”