Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I would like to share with the gentlewoman, for whom I have deep respect, that I believe that the humanitarian standards that the gentlewoman referred to are alive in the hearts of the men and women, the American men and women, who serve in Customs and Border Protection on the border. These Americans struggle to accomplish their mission despite overwhelming, almost impossible conditions and situations, masses of humanity, wave after wave of children of God. Indeed, the role of this body, as envisioned by our Founders and supported through the generations, is to allow the American spirit to manifest itself without regulation and enforced traditions and principles that are exhibited by the very Americans whom we serve. I deeply respect the intent of this bill, although I have voiced my concern regarding the letter of the language of this bill and the purposes of my concern. I would share with Congresswoman Slotkin that I am prepared to close. I have no further speakers. Mr. Speaker, I deeply respect her effort, while standing in opposition, and I yield back the balance of my time.”