Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Michigan for yielding, and I am happy to support this amendment. The people of Flint have gone over 2 years without clean drinking water in their homes. They are still being exposed, still being harmed. I think it is a disgrace that we are still fighting about providing them with essential Federal aid. I want to commend my colleague Mr. Kildee and Democratic leaders in the House and the Senate who kept attention on the plight of this community and worked tirelessly for the opportunity to offer this amendment. I hope to see this amendment pass shortly, but our work will not be done. We will have to work to go to conference with the House and the Senate WRDA bills and ensure that the people of Flint receive the funds that they need. Safe drinking water is essential to every person in this country, and provisions to ensure safe drinking water should not be a partisan issue. So I urge my colleagues to join me in voting ``yes'' on this amendment.”