Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of Representative Gallagher's bill, to get us some simple facts: How many Americans are stranded and are we going to get them home. Yes, these issues are important. We should debate these issues. Infrastructure, healthcare, all of these issues are critical to our country. But the number one job of the Federal Government is to keep Americans safe. Today, America is less safe. Americans are stranded behind enemy lines, and they are not all going to get out by August 31. Colleagues, what happens in Afghanistan does not stay in Afghanistan. It will follow us home. Terrorism is a cancer that once again will threaten the United States. I want everyone to see this picture and remember it: Osama bin Laden--by the way, then-Vice President Biden opposed the raid to bring this man to justice. His deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri--know that name--who is now leading al-Qaida, now has a terrorism playground from which to plot and plan attacks on the United States once again. The intelligence has been clear. Al-Qaida 3.0 will come roaring back. The Taliban equals al-Qaida. As we head into the 20th anniversary of 9/ 11, we once again are going to face the prospect of more Pulse nightclubs, San Bernardinos, and, God forbid, another 9/11.…”