Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. House Resolution 756 provides for consideration of H.R. 4394, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, under a structured rule, with 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees and provides one motion to recommit. The rule makes in order 60 amendments. Further, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4364, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024, under a closed rule, with 1 hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees and provides for one motion to recommit. Madam Speaker, since President Biden took office, gas prices are up 60 percent; natural gas prices are up 25 percent; coal prices are up 70 percent; and electricity prices are up 24 percent. This should raise alarms on the other side of the aisle. I don't mean pulling fire alarms. This should get the attention of the other side. H.R. 4364 restores American energy dominance. It invests in our national security and delivers fiscal responsibility for the American taxpayer. As a Navy veteran, I am proud to support H.R. 4394, which provides $32.51 billion in Defense spending. That is an increase of more than $1 billion over FY23 enacted levels.…”