Jim McGovern actually said...

"This has to be a place where a variety of ideas get to be brought to the floor and debated."

"having all viewpoints from across the Republican Conference represented in this legislative process provides greater input and diversity as we move forward for our respective districts."

"If Democrats have the honor of returning to the majority, we will see to it that the House of Representatives is a place where we can debate ideas professionally."

"I want to publicly thank you for that."