Political Quotes

“This letter demonstrates that Mr. Perez, as of that day, had still failed to comply completely with a subpoena issued on April 10, 2013, for information to be considered. I recognize that Mr. Issa is not a Member of the U.S. Senate, but he is the head of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. He deserves to be responded to, and we deserve to know the facts. I attended the hearing on St. Paul, MN, and the whistleblower there, Mr. Newell, when I went to the House about 2 months ago. I know there are unanswered questions, and the American people deserve them. Cloture should be used judiciously, but this is a time--the reason I voted no on cloture last night is because this is a time where we need all the answers. This is an appointee whose record demonstrates that he may be dangerous for the Department of Labor, not positive for the Department of Labor. I think it is important, when used judiciously, we get all the answers people need to know so that when we vote to approve or to deny an appointee, it is based on all the facts--not based on intimidation but all the facts the American people deserve. For that reason, I will oppose the nomination today of Thomas Perez to be the Secretary of Labor for the United States of America. I yield back my time. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”