Political Quotes

“In closing, let me just say that this is difficult today, but let me assure my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we are not playing games. Let me assure my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we take this very seriously and very personally. Let me assure my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that when we use a defense bill, when we use our military--I am old enough to remember when Black officers and when women were not allowed to serve-- you are setting us back on this floor on both sides of the aisle. We have people of color, people who have served, women who have served on this side of the aisle, and to use it to deny women rights to their reproductive rights, to use this as an excuse in a political maneuver, we are so serious that this has become something that is very difficult for us to stand on this floor and work with you and look at you for something that is so appalling. The ACTING Chair. The time of the gentlewoman has expired. Members are again reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair. {time} 1815”