Political Quotes

“I appreciate the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Mrs. Fischbach) for her leadership in introducing this legislation. I also appreciate the comments of the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa) on bipartisanship. In this era, when the press portrays us as constantly at each other's throats, when the public gets the impression that we never work together, that Congress is totally broken, the fact of the matter is, we often work together and we often pass bipartisan legislation. It doesn't get the publicity. It is not as exciting as when we fight amongst ourselves. The press doesn't report it, but it is vital to the success of the United States. I congratulate all involved with this legislation, and in particular Mr. Issa and the others on the Judiciary Committee who have worked so hard on these bills. I urge everyone to support them, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5982. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”