Political Quotes

“This is an issue that has been reinforced by this administration, the past administration, the administration before it. With all due respect to a lot of other people in uniform, in combat positions and in leadership positions, it has been a consistent strain of continuous concern. If you are worried about diverting DOD, this approach shares that responsibility. In fact, this amendment alone places it all with the Department of State, in that respect. Again, some of the arguments you gave really are arguments that I have, and I think some of the arguments you gave clearly reinforce the fact that this is an important amendment and should pass. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Cuellar). Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating). The question is on the amendment. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”