Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, to allow Federal agencies to begin the vital work that we are funding in this bill, we must reopen the Federal Government. I am pleased that the bill before us includes a continuing resolution to immediately reopen the Federal Government and pay Federal employees, who are going through such a difficult time taking care of their families, putting food on the table, just going through the normal, normal time that families have to endure when they don't have any money to spend. This would pay Federal employees through February 8. {time} 1515 This continuing resolution ensures the Federal Government is working for the American people, provides certainty for Federal employees, and gives President Trump and the Congress time to negotiate on border security and immigration policy. Mr. Chairman, this legislation is a critical first step to meeting our fellow citizens' urgent needs as they recover from recent disasters, so I urge my colleagues: Join me in support of this bill. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”