Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I appreciate the commentary from my colleague and friend, Representative Guest from Mississippi. What is the harm of this amendment if what you say is true? If you believe that it is currently in place, why is the majority opposed to codifying it to ensure that national security remains the top priority? It seems very simple to me. This is a simple amendment. This is not a partisan amendment. This should be an American, bipartisan amendment that we can all agree that national security comes first. That is the role of TSA. My question and statement as I close is: Why not codify it? Why not accept this amendment? I just feel that sometimes we are so hyperpartisan in this Chamber that we can't see the forest for the trees. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support and adopt this amendment. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”