Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. This is a big day, and this is a big deal. We are putting people out front and making good on the promises we have made, lowering drug prices and investing in our climate. A mountain-high pile of legislative achievements have we: the American Rescue Plan, the CHIPS and Science Act, and now this achievement for the American people. Lyndon Johnson was right: ``Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.'' With the Inflation Reduction Act headed to the President's desk--and give Joe Biden credit--we stand here assured that tomorrow is ours to win. We have had bold dreams in this Congress, and we have delivered big on those dreams. None of this would have been possible without the dedication and expertise of the staff of the Ways and Means Committee, the best in the business. They have worked nonstop for 2 years for the American people, and today, their hard work is on display for the world to witness and await the President's signature. The Inflation Reduction Act sets our Nation on a healthier, fairer, and more prosperous path. Madam Speaker, I urge our colleagues to support this critical legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) will each control 30 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey.”