Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2024
I have no further speakers, I am prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 7 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 10 minutes remaining. Mr. McGOVERN. I yield myself the remainder of my time, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this is the sixth time House Republicans want us to vote on nearly the exact same do-nothing border resolution. The only difference is that this time they have slapped Vice President Harris' name on it because she is running against Donald Trump. Republicans are using official government resources to settle their political scores. Isn't it wrong to use taxpayer money for a campaign rally? Has anyone checked with the Federal Election Commission to see if this is even allowed? Mr. Speaker, they are using your taxpayer money to turn this place into a testing ground for RNC attack ads. My Republican colleagues should be embarrassed by this. All they talk about is their precious H.R. 2 and Homeland Security bills. News flash: H.R. 2 is hot garbage. It is a horrible bill that only earned 32 votes in the Senate. Even Republicans in the Senate knew it was a bad bill. They keep saying H.R. 2 is the solution, but they don't even have the votes on their side to get it to the President. Moreover, let's not get started on their Homeland Security funding bills.…
Said by
Guy Reschenthaler
Republican · Pennsylvania

Share

More from Guy Reschenthaler

Dec 4, 2023

I commend your Committee for prioritizing policies that make it easier for our farmers and ranchers to produce the food and fiber that fuels our nation.

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2024

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), who is my good friend, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution…

govinfo.gov
Mar 20, 2024

It is nice to hear my colleague talk about all the wonderful things that Democrats have done for the oil and gas industry, but it is shocking because Democrats want to ban fracking. Don't believe me. Take their word for it. Here is Kamala…

govinfo.gov
Feb 14, 2024

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1009 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1009 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation