Political Quotes

“Mr. Jordan apparently isn't listening. This is a package of bills. The last bill, which he opposed, appropriated money for police. This bill complements it by appropriating money for antiviolence intervention. Mr. Speaker, our communities have seen enough violence and bloodshed. The Break the Cycle of Violence Act gives us the opportunity to prevent violence before it starts and to provide critical support to our most impacted communities. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in support of this crucial legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1377, the previous question is ordered on the bill. The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and was read the third time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”