Political Quotes

“I missed rollcall vote number 857. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall vote number 857, adoption of the Conference Report on H.R. 2112--the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Mr. Speaker, the conference report is not perfect. I am pleased that it would avert a government shut-down and that the Federal Government can continue to provide services to the American people. Additionally, I am pleased that the conference report provides over $2 billion for emergency disaster relief. That being said, there are many items contained in the legislation that are troubling. At a time of severe economic challenge in many parts of the country, this bill reduces investments in infrastructure, community policing and federal housing programs. I am hopeful that my colleagues can craft the next slate of appropriations bills with a fundamental understanding that we are experiencing an economic emergency in many parts of the country. I look forward to working with them on the remaining appropriations bills for the current fiscal year and to continuing to work to put our economy back on the right track. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 467, the previous question is ordered. The question is on the conference report. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule XX, the yeas and nays are ordered.…”