Political Quotes

“By direction of the Democratic Caucus, I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 9 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Committee on agriculture.--Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Chair. (2) Committee on appropriations.--Ms. DeLauro, Chair. (3) Committee on armed services.--Mr. Smith of Washington, Chair. (4) Committee on the budget.--Mr. Yarmuth, Chair. (5) Committee on education and labor.--Mr. Scott of Virginia, Chair. (6) Committee on energy and commerce.--Mr. Pallone, Chair. (7) Committee on financial services.--Ms. Waters, Chair. (8) Committee on foreign affairs.--Mr. Meeks, Chair. (9) Committee on homeland security.--Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Chair. (10) Committee on the judiciary.--Mr. Nadler, Chair. (11) Committee on natural resources.--Mr. Grijalva, Chair. (12) Committee on oversight and reform.--Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Chair. (13) Committee on science, space, and technology.--Ms. Johnson of Texas, Chair. (14) Committee on small business.--Ms. Velazquez, Chair. (15) Committee on transportation and infrastructure.--Mr. DeFazio, Chair. (16) Committee on veterans affairs.--Mr. Takano, Chair. (17) Committee on ways and means.--Mr. Neal, Chair. Mr. JEFFRIES (during the reading).…”