Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the comments that we just heard from the well, from the majority leader, fail to mention one critical point about this resolution. This resolution doesn't do anything to stop a future shutdown. It is designed, in its purpose to give cover to a number on the other side of the aisle who voted in this very Chamber to not fund those who were deemed essential pay at a critical time. In fact, indeed, the very sponsor of this resolution voted against giving pay to those men and women who continue to show up to vote and now somehow are going to vote on a resolution and make it all okay. If we are going to have history, let's make sure it is accurate. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Jordan).”