Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), the Republican leader. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H. Res. 72. This resolution sets a dangerous new standard that will only deepen divisions within this House. For all of their talk about norms and institutions, it is the Democrats who have acted to undermine the people's House at every turn. Let's check the Record. Afraid for their political careers, they have moved to shut down debate and silence dissent in committee and on this floor. They went so far as to eliminate the motion to recommit--the minority party's only chance to offer an amendment--which stood for over a century until this year. They have rushed impeachment through without a shred of due process, just like today, reducing this tool from the highest constitutional remedy to just another opportunity to fundraise and go on TV. And now, they are declaring the majority has veto power over the minority's member selections for committee. {time} 1645 We have reviewed this with the historians. Never before in the history of this House has the majority abused its power in this way. Never in the entire history of this House have you ever abused the power in this way. But it is clear Speaker Pelosi's Caucus thinks differently. They are blinded by partisanship and politics, and it is the American people who will suffer the most because of it. Mr.…”