Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, because of inclement weather and two grounded flights, I was unable to vote during rollcall 2--Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives. I would have proudly voted for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California for Speaker of the House of Representatives. I was also unable to vote during rollcall vote 3--Motion to Table. Had I been present, I would have voted against the Motion to Table. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Womack). The gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy) is recognized for 1 hour. Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I yield the hour to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions), and I ask unanimous consent that he be permitted to control that time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection.”