Tim Ryan: “We talk a lot on the 30-something group here about how the Republican leadership in this Chamber and the Senate and in…”

“We talk a lot on the 30-something group here about how the Republican leadership in this Chamber and the Senate and in the White House right now consistently over the past few years have put their party's interests above the country's interests. We know on Energy and Commerce, you know, you are talking about telecommunications and there are a lot of business interests and labor. There are fights, there are scraps, and it gets very partisan. For this kind of attitude I think to permeate into the Armed Services Committee during a time of war is outrageous. It really is. And Mr. Spratt, I cannot thank you enough, because we come down every night, and to have someone of your caliber, your experience, your understanding of the issues to come down and share with us means a great deal. But for campaign finance issues to work their way into the Defense bill is just crazy.”