Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Colorado. If you will notice, one of the things that he pointed out and I pointed out earlier in my remarks, he represents a lot of veterans. He represents a lot of people who have retired in his district. These military bases, many of our veterans, when they leave the service, they retire in the area where they have been serving. That is certainly the case in my district, and I suspect it is the case in Representative Lamborn's district as well. That is why this is having such a big impact on people. It has disrupted their lives. This is not just a cost-saving move here. This move has impacted veterans who served our country, sacrificed for our country. It has impacted them and their families after we promised them we would give them quality healthcare, affordable healthcare, and yet, it has done just the opposite. Thank you, Representative Lamborn, for your comments. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I recognize a good friend of mine and a fellow member of my delegation who also represents an area with a heavy military presence and a heavy veteran presence in his district just north of my district. I know that Fort Gordon is in his district, and I know that there are a lot of retirees and a lot of veterans who have retired in his district as well. I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen).”