Political Quotes

“I will be asking Members to vote ``no'' on the previous question. If the previous question is defeated, I will amend the rule to allow the House to consider the Skelton amendment on prescription drug copayments for members of the military and their families. This amendment was offered in the Rules Committee last night, but was defeated on a 4-8 straight party line vote. I ask unanimous consent to insert the text of the amendment and extraneous materials immediately prior to the vote on the previous question. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from New York? There was no objection.”