Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, it is hard to overstate how concerning the problem is that has so invaded our politics. We have seen in so many ways institutional norms be trampled underfoot in this Congress. The metal detectors at the door are one example, but they go on and on and on. The hearing in the Judiciary Committee today aimed at intimidating the United States Supreme Court while it is in the midst of a particular decision is another one. Concepts about packing the Court, ideas by Democrats to pack the Court by the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and they go on and on and on. This one might be the worst. You wonder what in the world the majority may be thinking to turn the issue of terrorism--any form of terrorism--into a partisan cudgel. It is beyond belief. If this issue returned to a nonpartisan posture, you would find that Republicans would be pleased to join it. It has been grossly distorted and turned into a political weapon that should never happen. It should never happen in this country. It should never happen in this Congress. This bill should be defeated. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”