Political Quotes

“I absolutely denounce the brutal and Communist regimes of Castro, Maduro, Stalin, and other dictators in the whereas clauses of this resolution. But, sadly, instead of spending our precious moments in the people's House expanding opportunity for hardworking Americans, supporting ranchers, farmers, and rural communities, lowering healthcare costs, and strengthening Social Security and Medicare, we are spending hours, actually days in pure political theater. In the Rules Committee, when I offered Mr. Takano's amendment to clarify that this resolution does not also condemn Social Security, Medicare, and veterans' health benefits, Republicans blocked it. Yet, I still know that our love and respect for our veterans, seniors, and retirees will always guide our work to ensure they receive all the benefits they have earned. I will not stray from our obligation to create prosperity, hope, and a future everywhere in America. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler), a great new member of the Financial Services Committee from the Hudson Valley.”