Political Quotes

On the recordMay 16, 2013
Clearly, we have plenty of time available for wish fulfillment, rather than substantive measures such as the economy, immigration reform, and putting people back to work. So I would like an opportunity to vote again on many different things as well. {time} 1510
Said by
Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Share & report

More from Eliot Engel

Jul 17, 2019

Again, Mr. Speaker, let me say that I certainly respect my colleagues on the other side of the aisle for the points they have raised. We have similar concerns, but I think the way we handle it or the way we have proposed to handle it is a…

govinfo.gov
Dec 18, 2019

I thank my friend. As chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I have to say that this is a sad day. No one is gleeful that the President's actions have brought us to this point. But when you boil it down, we are here today because the…

govinfo.gov
Jan 9, 2020

I would say to my friends on the other side of the aisle, please don't question our motives or patriotism and we won't question yours. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal).

govinfo.gov
Oct 29, 2019

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCAUL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation