Political Quotes

We got two of our bills approved today, one unanimously and one with only one dissenting vote. Had the issue of the FBI building not come up, we would have had a third bill with strong bipartisan support.

I was disappointed more than surprised, because it clearly is an end-run around Congress.

My vote against this bill stems primarily from the harmful impact it will have on Medicaid, affecting low-income families and rural health care providers like our hospitals and nursing homes.

This is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval.