Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill does exactly the opposite of what the gentleman from Arizona says. This bill does not give us the chance to look at a regulation and decide whether it makes sense. This bill puts all the regulations together so that we can't look at them. We can't look at any one of them in particular because they are all together in one vote with one hour of debate on the floor. Let me give you an example of a rule that is on the chopping block. You have a rule ensuring that all cell phones--it is a new rule--that all cell phones are hearing aid compatible, a rule that requires cell phone makers to update their tech. Does my colleague want to roll this back? What is the cost that my colleague would stomach to ensure our seniors can call and hear their family members and friends? That is just one regulation. {time} 1445 Maybe you think it costs too much money for the tech companies to satisfy grandma and grandpa, that they shouldn't be able to talk to their grandkids or their family members by phone because it costs the tech companies too much money. All right. Make that case on the floor with a CRA. I will debate it because I think the opposite, but make that case on the floor with a CRA. This bill says don't make that case on the floor with a CRA. Put all the CRAs together so you can't debate the merits of any one of them. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”