Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, first of all, I thank the distinguished gentleman, Mr. Hurd, for his cooperation in working with us, always approaching these issues with a commonsense attitude and always striving for bipartisanship. We look forward to working with him and others to continue to support our Federal employees. As this shutdown drags on, it is wreaking havoc, Madam Speaker, with the lives of patriotic Federal workers who just want to get back to work, and they need their paycheck. Hundreds of dedicated public servants have called my office as this shutdown goes on record as one of the longest in history. They are worried and anxious about how they will pay their bills. For example, the shutdown is having a dire effect on a 30-year employee at the IRS whose finances and health are being imperiled. She has multiple sclerosis and needs a monthly injection that has a $50 copay, which she simply cannot afford. She hasn't paid her mortgage, and her lender won't give her a break. This is not an isolated example. Thousands of Federal employees face similar circumstances. Madam Speaker, we must end this shutdown and send our Federal employees back to work as soon as possible. I urge all Members of the House to vote in favor of this legislation. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”