Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. I express my disappointment with the gentleman. I do respect his service, and we have a fond attachment to our veterans in getting this right. Let me do something that doesn't happen down here very much to show you how small this is. I'll read you the entire amendment: ``The designated parties referred to in subparagraph (B) are employers that have been found liable for any labor law violation against a veteran of the Armed Forces during the 1-year period preceding the filing of a petition under this subsection. Such parties may not engage in the dilatory tactic of raising new issues or positions during a preelection hearing that were not raised prior to the commencement of the hearing.'' No matter how you feel about the underlying bill, if we really want to make this better and try and reach across together, maybe this is one area we could do it. I would urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle: Do what's right. Pick off these bad employers so they can't engage in these tactics against veterans. Let's get our folks back to work and let's agree to disagree on the fundamental underlying bill on labor. On this one, we shouldn't. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Kline).”