Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, under Speaker Pelosi's leadership, this body has experienced a series of new lows. One of these failures in leadership was encouraging the abdication of our duty as lawmakers amid a national crisis. The majority party upended centuries of precedent by allowing proxy voting, and now has another terrible idea: vote by text. As many essential American workers have continued working every day, this approach mistakenly signals that Congress is above the American people. The coronavirus is a serious crisis and one that requires Congress to show up in person to address our Nation's challenges. I am proud to have shown up here at the Capitol alongside my Republican colleagues throughout 2020 to cast votes. Members of this body should not be able to shield themselves from scrutiny by voting on issues without being fully present. As we close out the year and move into 2021, it is imperative that all Americans get the full representation they deserve in Congress, with their elected officials showing up for work. Hold Hearings on Election Integrity”