On the recordJanuary 15, 2013
Right now we are standing together as one in a bipartisan show of support. The time for recriminations is over. Let's stand together as Americans, and let's get the aid to the people who need it because in my district alone, in my community, people are homeless, people are cold, people are without food. This is a serious matter we have to address, that we have to do as quickly as possible. I'm proud to stand here today with all of us united. There may be divisions in the vote, but all of us are committed to getting this done. I want to thank the gentleman from Oklahoma, I thank the chairman of the Rules Committee, Mr. Sessions, and the great job that they've done in bringing it here with a fair rule and allowing for an up-and-down vote. Again, I urge support of the Rogers bill and the underlying, and the accompanying Frelinghuysen amendment--absolutely essential to the people of our region, and most importantly, essential to the people of our country.
