Political Quotes

“I urge opposition to the rule. And while I am encouraged that we are considering a continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating until December 20, our work for this fiscal year is not done. It is not going to be done until we pass all 12 appropriations bills into law. While the House is focused on other areas, we have neglected some of our key responsibilities in both Chambers, quite frankly, for funding the government for fiscal year 2020. Our constituents demand that we get our job done. So, Mr. Speaker, again, I reiterate my commitment. I know the commitment of my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, on both sides of the aisle, to work diligently to come to an agreement so we can we can bring before this body compromised legislation between a Republican Senate and a Democratic House, legislation that we can all, frankly, send to the President with a great deal of pride. This underlying legislation gives us the time to do that. I thank my friend for cooperating, and I look forward to working with him on that measure, as well as the eventual completion of the appropriations process. So, Mr. Speaker, while I oppose the rule, I support the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1230 Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Let me begin my closing by again thanking the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr.…”