Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 1\1/2\ minutes. I came to Congress 7 years ago to do my part to make this country better. Every vote I cast and every policy I help shape must be judged by whether it achieves what my constituents sent me here to accomplish. As each Member of this, the people's House, prepares to vote ``yea'' or ``nay'' tonight, we should all take a moment to remind ourselves of why we are here. Our job is to ensure American employers have the tools and the freedom they need to sustain jobs and create jobs. Instead, this bill will destroy jobs at a time when we need them the most. Our job is to ensure freedom, security and prosperity for future generations. Instead, this bill will be paid for by our children and our grandchildren and our great grandchildren. Our job is to legislate openly with integrity and fairness. Instead, this bill is full of back- room deals negotiated behind closed doors. This bill is not what the American people want. They are imploring us to start over with reforms that will bring down health care costs while preserving the relationship between patients and their doctors. This is our last chance to stand up for the people who sent us here and display the courage to prove that we can do better. I reserve the balance of my time.”