Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this continuing resolution. I listened carefully to what the gentleman said just prior to my taking the floor, and I wish that the other body had done its work. We did ours. I am pretty proud of our Members. This bill ensures that the Federal Government and its lights stay on, that we pay our bills on time, and that the people's business continues while negotiations on a full year's spending deal proceed. While we are hopeful an agreement can quickly be reached, I am really disappointed that the Senate continues to delay while so much is at stake. I really don't understand the problem over there. For each day that we delay in passing a full-year appropriations bill, we send a message of uncertainty that has consequences for the business of the American people. Be glad you are not a contracting officer in one of the agencies, certainly the Department of Defense, at this point. For our subcommittee, my bill, the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, proposes key investments to the Army Corps of Engineers, in our Nation's crumbling water infrastructure, and in the energy innovation pipeline that is so essential to sustaining life on Earth. The United States must remain at the forefront of energy innovation to address climate change, so vital to people across the globe.…”