Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I would like to offer this perfecting amendment to my colleague's amendment. This is amendment is very simple. It would merely state that, as the Federal Government spends money with regard to contracting, the administration must not run afoul of the First Amendment, the 14th Amendment, or Article I of the Constitution. The President's executive order referred to in the Maloney amendment defines a law that was never defined by Congress. It violates the equal protection rights of individuals who are merely seeking work from the government. With this amendment, this Congress can help ensure that, while funds may be going out the door to implement this policy, he must respect Congress' authority to write the law, respect an individual's right to exercise his or her religion, and respect their rights to work. Does anyone in this Chamber seriously oppose Article I of the Constitution, the First Amendment, or the 14th Amendment? I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the Constitution and limiting the damaging effects of this executive order. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”