Political Quotes

“Yes, we are. We have no further speakers. I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides for the civil and constructive tone of this debate. It's been an honor to be a part of it. I also want to note that the leader of our committee, Congressman Miller of California, is regrettably not with us because of the death of his mother. We extend our condolences to his family and certainly to our beloved colleague, George Miller. I want to speak for just a few minutes about some people who have been left out of this debate tonight. Most importantly, the people who have been left out of this debate are the people looking for a job in this country, are looking to grow business in this country, because that's what we should be working on here together tonight. We should be working on legislation that puts the American people back to work and creates an environment where America's entrepreneurs can grow and thrive and succeed. Instead of doing that, instead of asking Speaker Boehner's infamous question, ``Where are the jobs?'' we're asking, ``Where is the 31st vote on the repeal of the health care bill?'' By doing so, we're forgetting about some other people whose voices will not be heard in this Hall tonight but who need to be heard throughout this country.…”