Political Quotes

“I will reclaim my time. I am sure Mr. Scott is going to have a little bit more time. If I could complete my statement, I recognize the difference, but I would hope that folks on both sides would recognize the tremendous effort that we have put in bringing together a lot of different folks to address the issues, both from the workers and the industries that may be affected, but also the individuals in the prisons. This effort is also supported by Prison Fellowship, that has a very great passion for making sure that people who have found their way into our prison systems, that when they come out, that they have developed the skills that have enabled them to integrate effectively back into society. I think, with the support that we have developed, it is a clear indication that this is a well-balanced approach between those competing interests. I will close with my comments. It is just good to be able to stand here on this bill, to be able to work with the chairman and to be able to work across the aisle and to take a look at the consensus that we have developed on this bill. It is how the House should work. I encourage my colleagues to support this bill that has come through the Judiciary Committee. Let us move this forward and let us work together to get something done in the Senate as well. Mr. Chairman, H.R.…”