Political Quotes

“I would like to take a moment to congratulate Chairman Culberson on his first Commerce, Justice, and Science bill, as well as Ranking Member Fattah and full committee Chairman Rogers for their efforts. I know how hard they worked to try and put together the best bill possible. Before I go further, I want to thank my friend, Ranking Member Fattah, and join him in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the Vice President on the loss of his son. I just can't imagine the pain that one feels at such a tragedy. I know our hearts and prayers go out to the Biden family. The pictures of the floods in Texas were so horrifying, and I know how hard everyone was working to minimize the loss of life. I also want to express my condolences to Chairman Culberson as well. The House Republican ``work harder for less'' budget resolution was opposed by every Member on my side of the aisle in part because it really makes it impossible to give hard-working Americans the opportunity to succeed. Democrats want to end the sequester, and we need more reasonable and realistic budgeting that could help families afford college, a home, and a secure retirement. The insufficient overall allocation for discretionary investment hurts initiatives in all the appropriation bills that grow the economy, create jobs, and make us more secure.…”