On the recordDecember 1, 2016
I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Illinois. In the short 2 weeks that I have been here, Madam Speaker, I have observed a lot of interesting things take place. But what I especially have observed at this particular point, Madam Speaker, is that the American taxpayers shouldn't be asked to spend another $800,000 on an unnecessary and dangerous selective investigation. Don't take my word, Madam Speaker, look at the aspect of quotes from around the United States. The Tennessean: ``Right now, the panel is creating the perception that it is embroiled in a wild goose chase.'' The New York Times: ``Neither the videos nor the many investigations that followed have found any evidence that Planned Parenthood offered to sell fetal tissue for a profit.'' ``Elected officials should not use the power of the office to intimidate citizens who hold different points of view.'' The New York Times: ``Nor is there any reason to conduct this investigation . . . Republicans are pointlessly attacking a practice that could save lives and, in the process, potentially putting researchers' lives at risk.'' The Hill: ``The committee is abusing its power and the effect is very troubling for researchers and patients alike.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.
