Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this legislation. Through the CARES Act and the previous relief packages Congress has already approved, the Federal Government has acted swiftly to address our most pressing needs as a result of the coronavirus. Our efforts thus far have been about three things: saving lives, saving jobs, and saving our economy. These bills were negotiated in good faith and passed with overwhelming bipartisan support to provide immediate resources and a lifeline to families, workers, businesses, and States. Mr. Speaker, legislation on the House floor today is not in the same bipartisan spirit of addressing the urgent needs of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. It is written without input from the minority and prioritizes divisive partisan policies over real relief for Americans. One division I am concerned about is agriculture. Instead of simply supporting farmers, ranchers, and the effectiveness of our feeding programs, which is where our focus should be, the bill ties the hands of the USDA. These partisan policies have no place in a relief package, and this legislation is dead on arrival in the Senate. As we begin to open up our economy, Congress must continue combating the virus and getting Americans back to work. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”