Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: An Amendment Offered in Lieu of Amendment No. 2 Printed in Part A of House Report No. 115-363 Offered by Mr. Conyers of Michigan Page 3, line 17, strike ``; and'' and insert ``, other than an excepted consent decree or settlement agreement;''. Page 4, line 4, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 4, insert after line 4 the following: (6) the term ``excepted consent decree or settlement agreement'' means a covered consent decree or covered settlement agreement that prevents or is intended to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, or any other protected category. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 577, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Michigan.”