Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, it was described on the other side as ``a full-blown crisis in Lebanon.'' Why in the world would we send money to a country that is recognized by the opposition to be in a full-blown crisis? Another speaker said that this money goes to pay the salaries of Lebanese soldiers, and if they don't receive this money, some of these soldiers won't be able to pay for their gas. Since when is it the American taxpayer's responsibility to pay the salaries of Lebanese soldiers and ensure that they can get from one place to another? Mr. Chair, I watched the debate on this floor for the last week or so, and we are giving money to the Palestinians, we are giving money to Lebanon. We are going to give $500 million to Jordan for their border wall while we are not securing our border. The American people are sick and tired of giving foreign governments money and not putting America first. We have a $33 trillion deficit and we are more concerned in this body about giving money to Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Ukraine, you name it. Mr. Chair, it is time to put America first. The American people have asked us to do that and that is why they put us in charge of the House. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Moylan). The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Steube). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”