Political Quotes

“The bottom line is, let's stop the charades. This is already an administration policy. I understand the desire to score political points against this President, a president who has come to Congress and said that we need more money because of the flood of children across the border. There were 145,000 people who crossed the border last month, including thousands and thousands of children--he needs money to take care of them--and the majority refuses to bring this bill to the floor. In fact, in a motion to recommit, they voted against it and in committee they voted against it. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”