Political Quotes

“I rise to oppose the martial-law rule. Almost every week for almost 10 months this Congress has come to Washington, held a few committee hearings, done a little bit of work, cast a few votes and then recessed for a long weekend. Now, the Republican majority with its work still unfinished wants to leave town as quickly as possible to go campaign. Mr. Speaker, we need to stay here and we need to do some work. This do-nothing Republican Congress has failed to strengthen Social Security. This do-nothing Republican Congress has failed to pass or even consider, hold hearings or even discuss the President's plan to modernize schools. This do-nothing Republican Congress has failed to reduce class size in America's schools. This do-nothing Republican Congress has failed to curb HMO or insurance company abuses. Mr. Speaker, to be fair, this Republican Congress has done a few things. This Congress has renamed National Airport. Give them credit for that. This Congress has allowed tobacco companies to kill tobacco legislation. Give them credit for that. This Congress has allowed the big insurance companies to kill serious HMO reform. Give them credit for that.”