Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Florida for reminding us of some important compromises. Some I liked, some I didn't. But were it not for the Missouri Compromise, we wouldn't have Maine, so I am glad about that one anyway. Also, as you said, we can compromise without holding hostage all of these workers we have been talking about tonight, without shutting down the government, and without shaking up people's lives. This is our challenge, to work it out as Members of Congress, as members of the executive branch. We can't ask our hardworking Federal employees to bear the brunt of all this. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Clark), who is also the vice chair of our Caucus. I thank her for being here tonight and for fitting us into her busy schedule.”