Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Once again, I thank the gentleman from Texas for his leadership on the committee dealing with this, as well as Ranking Member Meeks. Madam Speaker, I close by expressing my deepest sympathy to Anna Corbett and all of Ryan's children, family, and loved ones. I can only imagine the pain that they must feel every day and the fear they have for Ryan's safety every day. The strength and courage they have shown and their commitment to securing his release is truly remarkable, though nothing will ease their pain until Ryan is brought home. They should know that Congress stands with them and that we will not rest until he is home safely and reunited with them. That is the mission of this resolution, and I urge all of my colleagues to join me in strongly supporting this measure. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. One American hostage is too many. We remember each one of them, and we will not rest until they are safely home. It is clear that the Taliban is holding Ryan for its own political gain and using him as leverage to extract concessions from this administration. Anna, who we all know very well, has appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee several times to discuss Ryan's unjust imprisonment. She has bravely shared the horror story of her husband and his family and what they are living through day in and day out.…”