Political Quotes

“Let me just say in closing that I understand what my colleague from Texas is saying when he talks about why he might think it is in the interest of the United States to sell these weapons or these planes to Turkey, and I respect his opinion. I don't agree, but I respect it. But we are asking that the administration put forth the reasons. That is what this amendment is all about, not your opinion, which is fine, but what is the administration's opinion. Are they going to certify? Are they going to tell us why this is necessary? That is what this amendment is about. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1224, the previous question is ordered on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone). The question is on the amendment. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”