Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I came down here to do a public service announcement. On behalf of all Americans, I want the Republican majority to know that the elections are over. You've won the majority for now, so now start governing and stop campaigning. If you can't handle the responsibility of governing, get out of the way and let's move towards progress. This week we're considering two bills that Republicans claim would bring down the price of gas immediately. Let's just pretend that is a fact, that that is true, although we know it is not. If it's true, then why would you bring a bill to the floor that expedites drilling permits, which I could agree with, but you add in a provision to strip the American people's right to challenge drilling permits that are not environmentally sound? Let's look at the next bill, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act. That isn't the name of a bill. That's the name of a campaign speech. That's the name of political rhetoric. I would say, Mr. Speaker, that it is now time to have the responsibility of governing and take it seriously so that the American people are not paying $5 a gallon for gas. Mr. Speaker, I would just ask that you remind the Republicans that the campaign is over and it is time to govern. This public service announcement is brought to you by Americans For a Functional Congress. ____________________”