Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the bill before us would prevent another government shutdown by completing the remaining appropriation bills for fiscal year 2019. It represents what is possible in a strong democratic process when we work hard to reach agreement that puts politics aside and puts the American people first. This bipartisan compromise rejects the President's irresponsible budget cuts and, instead, invests in priorities that will strengthen our families, communities, and economy. Additionally, it does not contain poison pill riders that threaten the environment, public health, and consumer protections in the House Republican versions of these bills. Among the bill's vital increases are $80 million for State and local law enforcement to keep communities safe, $1 billion for the Census Bureau, $308 million for research and development at the National Science Foundation, $25 million for the Environmental Protection Agency, $293 million for port infrastructure, and $123 million for grants to combat homelessness. Strong international affairs funding will help stabilize the world's economy, meet unprecedented humanitarian needs, and continue our fight against radical extremism and terrorism. Federal workers will receive a 1.9 percent pay raise that the President attempted to deny hardworking families.…”