Political Quotes

“We invested in TRIO and GEAR UP, and also in early childhood education. We have increased programs to help people with disabilities live independently, and to fund early intervention and education services for children with disabilities. We have increased school safety and mental health programs, and increased funding for graduate medical education to train more primary healthcare providers. Finally, the bill continues the existing pro-life riders, including the Hyde and Weldon amendments. We didn't give an inch on pro-life matters in this bill. This is a good agreement. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, particularly Chairman Frelinghuysen, and my good friend, Ranking Member Lowey. I also want to acknowledge my working partner and good friend, Rosa DeLauro from Connecticut, and all the Members that participated in the process. But I particularly want to thank the outstanding staff that made this possible: Susan Ross, Jennifer Cama, Justin Gibbons, Kathryn Salmon, and Karyn Richman and Lori Bias on the majority staff; and minority staff Stephen Steigleder and Robin Juliano for their diligence in bringing this across the finish line for the first time in 22 years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has again expired.”