Political Quotes

For anyone questioning this legislation, the facts are simple — it extends the government funding deadline to Dec. 4, denying any party the opportunity to manufacture leverage before elections.

We have to remember the deal they are trying to enforce is when we had a Democratic president and a Democratic Senate. We don't have those anymore.

History reminds us that shutdowns never change the outcome, only the cost paid by the American people.

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), who is the distinguished ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. {time} 1700