Political Quotes

“the Republican leader in recent days has charged that because the House of Representatives is now engaged in its constitutional duty to examine Presidential wrongdoing, that somehow Democrats are not interested in legislating. It is a curious criticism coming from Leader McConnell, Democrats not interested in legislating, from the man who proudly calls himself the ``grim reaper.'' Since the midterms, the Democratic House majority has passed hundreds of bills with bipartisan support while Leader McConnell has deliberately focused the Senate on anything but legislation. He has turned this Chamber into a legislative graveyard. Democrats want to vote on things. Gun safety, how about it? Healthcare, how about it? Infrastructure, how about it? Improving our democracy. On none of these things will Leader McConnell even dare put a bill on the floor, let alone the House bills, which would have a chance of getting something done. This very week, we have an example of how Democrats plan to work with our Republican colleagues to advance legislation. The Republican leader has indicated, finally, alas, that he may bring several appropriations bills to the floor this week. Democrats want to move forward and debate those bills in an open and vigorous fashion. There are several appropriations bills that don't have any bipartisan support. The Republican leader knows why.…”