Political Quotes

“pursuant to section 2908(d) of Public Law 101-510, I move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res 65) disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter). The motion was agreed to. {time} 1055 In the Committee of the Whole Accordingly, the House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 65) disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, with Mr. Gingrey in the chair. The Clerk read the title of the joint resolution. By unanimous consent, the joint resolution was considered read the first time. The CHAIRMAN. Pursuant to section 2908(d) of Public Law 101-510, debate shall not exceed 2 hours. The gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) will be recognized for 1 hour in opposition to the joint resolution and a Member in favor of the joint resolution will be recognized for 1 hour. Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Chairman, I would like to claim the 1 hour in support of the resolution. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Illinois (Mr. LaHood) will be recognized for 1 hour. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter).”