Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the remaining time. I would like to recognize the commitment, the dedication and tireless efforts of the members of our House Foreign Affairs Committee family, particularly of our staff director, Dr. Yleem Poblete, who Ranking Member Berman once described as driving a hard bargain. Just ask her hubby, Jason. Also, thanks to Matt Zweig and Ari Fridman. Thanks to Chairman Johnson of the Senate Banking Committee and to his staff, particularly Colin McGinnis, Patrick Grant and Steve Kroll, as well as Ranking Member Shelby and his staff. A strong and warm thanks and big hug to my good friend Mr. Berman-- the ranking member--and to his staff, particularly Shanna Winters, Alan Makovsky and Ed Rice, as well as minority staff director Richard Kessler. I would like to thank Senators Menendez and Mark Kirk and the critical Representatives, Deutch, Sherman and Dold. Let's stop Iran before it's too late. Let's pass this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Washington, DC, July 30, 2012. Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rayburn, Washington, DC. Dear Chairman Ros-Lehtinen: I write concerning the House- Senate negotiations on H.R. 1905, an Act to strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes.…”