Political Quotes

“Reserving my right to object, although I don't intend to object, I want to, first of all, thank the chairman for bringing this resolution to the floor. The Foreign Affairs Committee marked up this resolution awhile back. It passed unanimously, and we were under the impression that it might come up for debate on Tuesday under suspension. That is what should have happened. Members should have had the opportunity to debate this in the House before the NATO summit meeting began this morning, and sent a clear message that this body stands with NATO, that we support this alliance, the most successful in history, that our allies can count on American leadership and American resolve. Instead, we are rushing it through today, after the summit is halfway over and after President Trump has again insulted our closest friends on the global stage. This is an important resolution. It should not be swept under the rug because it is important that this body stand up for NATO, even if we are late to the game. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation is withdrawn. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California? There was no objection. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res.…”