Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 3, 2015
Madam President, I wish to take a quick moment and thank my friends, my colleagues for supporting this effort, and I look forward to some lively discussion on the EPA's overreach and this WOTUS rule. I encourage my fellow Republicans and my fellow Democrats to carefully consider what this overreach by the EPA does to their home States. Just as it does in Iowa--it covers 97 percent of our land. I encourage them to listen to their constituents very carefully as we move forward on this debate and this vote. Again, I thank my colleagues for supporting this effort. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas.
Said by
Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Share & report

More from Joni Ernst

Jun 5, 2024

Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk that is due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bill by title for the second time. The senior assistant legislative clerk…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jun 5, 2024

Madam President, I am disheartened to see my colleague from Minnesota rise in opposition. I respect her greatly as well, and we do disagree on this issue. But, unfortunately, given the nature of this political exercise, I am not surprised…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-05
Jul 23, 2024

Mr. President, over 290 days ago, Iran-backed Hamas brutally murdered more than 30 Americans and took a dozen more hostage. Today, eight of those kidnapped on October 7 remain in the Gaza Strip, held captive by an inhumane terrorist group…

Congressional Record · 2024-07-23
Jul 10, 2024

I do applaud the House for coming together in a bipartisan way.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation