Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the legislation before us. Of course, this bill might not look like what it might if we had written it by our individual selves, but I think it is a good example of what genuine and honest compromise looks like. I thank Ranking Member Lowey, Chairman Frelinghuysen, and their respective staffs for their months of hard work in producing this omnibus. Because of their joint efforts, the NIH will receive $2 billion in increased funding, America's coal miners will continue to receive the health benefits they have earned, an additional $600 million is provided to combat the opioid epidemic, needy students will be able to receive year-round Pell grants, $3.4 billion in LIHEAP funding will be distributed to our seniors, and $838 million will be made available for seniors' nutrition programs. This is what responsible governing looks like. As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I look forward to working together in this manner in the future. Thank you again, Ranking Member Lowey and Chairman Frelinghuysen, for your hard work in crafting this bill. I support it, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.”