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. 24 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. Peterson, Chair. (2) Committee on armed services.--Mr. Smith of Washington, Chair. (3) Committee on education and labor.--Mr. Scott of Virginia, Chair. (4) Committee on foreign affairs.--Mr. Engel, Chair. (5) Committee on homeland security.--Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Chair. (6) Committee on the judiciary.--Mr. Nadler, Chair. (7) Committee on natural resources.--Mr. Grijalva, Chair. (8) Committee on oversight and reform.--Mr. Cummings, Chair. (9) Committee on rules.--Mr. Hastings, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Scanlon, Mr. Morelle, and Ms. Shalala. (10) Committee on science, space, and technology.--Ms. Johnson of Texas, Chair. (11) Committee on small business.--Ms. Velazquez, Chair. (12) Committee on transportation and infrastructure.--Mr. DeFazio, Chair. (13) Committee on veterans' affairs.--Mr. Takano, Chair. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”