Political Quotes

“I appreciate your forthright support for a legislation that deals with the future. The gentleman from Louisiana State is a textbook example of what happens when we are not dealing meaningfully, when, for example, allowing the petrol chemical industry free rein. That is why they are losing an acre an hour, putting them at risk. This legislation is visionary in terms of providing the tools that communities need. I visited over 200 communities since I have been in Congress dealing with land use, transportation, cycling, how we deal with land use planning in terms of design. This legislation supercharges that, gives them the tools that communities want. Madam Speaker, Republicans for 8 years refused to move forward in a meaningful way; paralyzed, not willing to make a tough decision. I salute the committee. I salute you and these package of amendments because this prepares us for the future. I bring you greetings from a community that had 116-degree temperature in June. This is the future if we don't move forward. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”