Political Quotes

“As we approach the fifth month of the fiscal year, the appropriation of the District has finally come to the floor. This is the first time in more than 200 years that the D.C. appropriation has been so late. The subcommittee was prepared to move much sooner, but a disagreement on vouchers has held the bill up until now. Because of the District's dire financial condition, I hope all will agree that we must do whatever is necessary to avoid similar delay in the future. Mr. Speaker, I want to work even more closely with the gentleman from New York [Mr. Walsh], chairman, and the gentleman from California [Mr. Dixon], ranking member, on next year's appropriations to try to help prevent any similar delay. Very special thanks are due to Senator Jeffords, who worked hard for a compromise and is himself a volunteer in the D.C. public schools. The gentleman from Wisconsin [Mr. Gunderson], who is the author of the entire education reform package attached to this bill, of which vouchers is only a tiny part, deserves to be congratulated for exceptional service beyond the call of duty.”