Political Quotes

“I reserve a point of order on the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York reserves a point of order. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Washington. {time} 1910 Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is simple and complements the amendments offered earlier by my friends, Congressman Rehberg and Congresswoman Emerson. This amendment prevents the IRS from using any funds in fiscal year 2011 to pay any employee, contractor, or grantee to enforce the individual mandate, employer mandate, or any other part of the Health Care Reform Act, including tax increases. It didn't take long for the IRS to move in after passage of the Health Care Reform Act to enforce all of these new tax provisions. Indoor tanning services saw taxes rise by 10 percent within 5 months of the bill's enactment. This year, brand name drug manufacturers will see their taxes go up. Next year, it's medical devices. And the list goes on. Yet, 2 weeks ago there was a glimmer of hope. Federal District Judge Roger Vinson became the second Federal judge to declare the health care law unconstitutional. But we know these rulings are not enough to keep the administration from moving forward with its takeover of our health care system.…”