Political Quotes

I thank Ranking Member Lowey. I wish we could be here under other circumstances. The process to consider the CJS portion of this bill as part of an omnibus package is not in keeping with how the appropriations process should work. Each…

My amendment is very straightforward. It would prohibit funds allocated in the bill from being used on the construction and operation of private, for-profit prisons. The use of private prisons in our country is a crisis. More and more…

This is one of those moments where you realize that an amendment is put forth not to deal with an issue but, rather, to put it on the floor so you can discuss it. First of all, this is not the place to discuss immigration policy. And I can…

It is amazing to hear the other side protecting the right of the SEC to do its work when the budget and the bill show just the opposite. This amendment is yet another attack on the independence and efficacy of the Securities and Exchange…