Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I absolutely reject racism, anti-Semitism, and bigotry, as I said earlier. I condemn conspiracy theories and calls for violence. I do not in any way condone these reprehensible views. Sadly, though, here we are today to effectuate another partisan power grab. The Democratic majority has taken unprecedented steps to marginalize Republicans just because we have not done what they want us to do, and that is wrong. There is a reason that neither party holds a majority on the Ethics Committee, and the reason is to avoid one party or the other weaponizing the committee's purpose for use in political and partisan fashion. The majority should withdraw this resolution and, if it chooses, pursue this matter properly through the Ethics Committee. If the resolution is not withdrawn, then I will vote ``no'' and hope at some point the Ethics Committee will again be used to serve this body as intended. Our colleagues deserve better, and the House, as an institution, deserves better. I ask my colleagues to vote ``no.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”