Political Quotes

“Is what counts in the rules of procedure of the House what the gentleman's intent was or what the gentleman did? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair asked the gentleman from Georgia for a clarification. The gentleman from Georgia initially indicated he was yielding 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida and the Chair did not hear which gentleman from Florida he intended to yield time to. Upon seeking clarification, the gentleman from Georgia indicated he intended to yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Stearns). The gentleman from Florida (Mr. Stearns) may proceed.”