Political Quotes

“I have good news. With days left before Christmas, Democrats and Republicans have reached an omnibus agreement, completed at 1:15 a.m. early this morning. In the very early hours of the morning, Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Shelby released a long-sought, bipartisan, bicameral Omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2023. The omnibus is the last thing we have to do to close out a very successful 117th Congress, and we have taken another step--a major step--towards reaching the goal line. After a lot of hard work, this package represents an aggressive investment in American families, American workers, and America's national defense. It will give our troops a raise, make healthcare more affordable for millions, and it fulfills the promise Democrats made to defend democracy at home and abroad through the ECA. It was no easy feat to piece this bill together, and if our amazing appropriator staff needs a quick power nap at their desks this morning, no one is going to blame them. I want to thank Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Shelby for working on this omnibus for months without cease. I can't think of a more fitting sendoff for our two esteemed appropriators than this. If this omnibus goes down as Senators Leahy and Shelby's final legislative contribution as Senators, then I say bravo, thank you, and well done. I also want to thank my colleagues in the House--above all, Speaker Pelosi and Chair DeLauro for their relentless work.…”