Political Quotes

“I would like to thank our distinguished chairman, Mr. Culberson, and the distinguished subcommittee ranking member, Sanford Bishop, who really have done an extraordinary job on this bill. Since it is the first bill coming to the floor, I share the pride expressed by the big chairman, Chairman Rogers. This is regular order, this is an outstanding bill, and we can be very proud of the work. So thank you again, Chairman Culberson, Ranking Member Bishop, for this very, very important bill. This is the first of the 12 spending bills that the House will consider for fiscal year 2015. As I mentioned, I am so pleased that we are beginning the process with a bill, as reported out of committee, that includes reasonable spending levels and is devoid of controversial riders. I hope this is a sign of what is to follow. Despite fiscal constraints, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill would meet the needs of servicemen and servicewomen and continue to support our veterans. I am particularly pleased with the emphasis on the increased need for prosthetics for our female servicemembers. Congress must continue to track and provide vigorous oversight, as you heard from Chairman Rogers and Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Bishop, on the VistA Evolution Electronic Health Record to ensure its capability and interoperability with whatever health records system the Department of Defense eventually selects.…”