Political Quotes

“I have an amendment to the text at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: That the House of Representatives-- (1) hereby expresses its profound gratitude, on behalf of the people of the United States, to Rosalynn Smith Carter for her lifetime of accomplishments and commitment on behalf of those affected by mental health disorders and substance use disorders; (2) recognizes, praises, and appreciates the improvements in well-being and the betterment of society Mrs. Carter's contributions have engendered; and (3) encourages all people of the United States to follow Mrs. Carter's example of putting compassion into action through a lifetime of service to humanity. Mrs. DINGELL (during the reading). Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Michigan? There was no objection. The amendment was agreed to. The resolution, as amended, was agreed to. Amendment to the Preamble Offered by Mrs. Dingell”