Political Quotes

“My Democratic colleague across the aisle, who is 80 years old and has been here over 30 years, just said we are on the verge of a shutdown. She probably just forgot that a few hours ago she voted for the continuing resolution that will extend the budget, and we are not on the verge of a shutdown. So I just wanted to note that for the Record. I also urge my colleagues to vote for my amendment. We should pass this Holman rule. We need to protect our kids. No males belong in women's sports in schools, and parents are not terrorists and never should be referred to that way. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I rise to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Connecticut is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I am very well aware of the vote that we took earlier this evening. It may be that the gentlewoman doesn't know that there is another body attached to the U.S. Congress called the United States Senate, and they have to vote on the continuing resolution. When they vote on it, we will find out what it is that they do with regard to this continuing resolution passed by the House, which quite frankly, is flawed to a fare-thee-well in meeting our obligations, both domestic and international. By the way, it isn't a law of the land until the President of the United States signs it. That may be a basic lesson in civics. There is the House, there is the Senate, and there is the President.…”