Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, by direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 7 Resolved, That the following named Members be and are hereby elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Committee on agriculture.--Mr. Peterson of Minnesota. (2) Committee on appropriations.--Mr. Dicks. (3) Committee on armed services.--Mr. Smith of Washington. (4) Committee on the budget.--Mr. Van Hollen. (5) Committee on education and the workforce.--Mr. George Miller of California. (6) Committee on energy and commerce.--Mr. Waxman. (7) Committee on financial services.--Mr. Frank of Massachusetts. (8) Committee on foreign affairs.--Mr. Berman. (9) Committee on homeland security.--Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. (10) Committee on house administration.--Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. (11) Committee on the judiciary.--Mr. Conyers. (12) Committee on natural resources.--Mr. Markey. (13) Committee on oversight and government reform.--Mr. Cummings. (14) Committee on rules.--Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Hastings of Florida, and Mr. Polis. (15) Committee on science, space, and technology.--Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas. (16) Committee on small business.--Ms. Velazquez. (17) Committee on transportation and infrastructure.--Mr. Rahall. (18) Committee on veterans' affairs.--Mr. Filner. (19) Committee on ways and means.--Mr. Levin. Mr. CAPUANO (during the reading).…”