Political Quotes

“In response, I understand that we are in unprecedented times, but H.R. 7617 moves our Nation in the wrong direction. We talk about values. Those same children who are in Head Start programs 20 years from now are going to be trying to find a job. Five months ago, we had the best economy in the world. We had more jobs than we had people looking for jobs. Isn't that what America is all about: living the American Dream? Yet what we are doing is those same children--and we say we care about the children--where are you going to get the money? Where are you going to get it? Off their backs? Madam Speaker, we can't continue this, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1067, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen). The question is on the amendment. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appear to have it.”