Political Quotes

“My colleagues on the other side, I do have great respect for both of the gentlemen. It is not a question of respect for other Members of Congress. The question is: How much respect do we have for American taxpayers? I think sometimes we get too confused right here about the collegial atmosphere that has to exist. You know, if you don't talk nicely to each other, it can cause a problem. And I understand that. But we know each other. I have shared some very emotional moments with Mr. Cummings when he lost his nephew. I understand that. Steve--Mr. Lynch--and I know each other. It's not about the spin. Nobody is losing their due process under this. You know that. Again, I refer back to page 8, lines 15 through 17: An employee against whom an action is taken under this section is entitled to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board under section 7701 of this title. There is no reason for us to be having a conversation that again divides the Nation; and it divides people because we constantly want to make sure that everybody understands that one party is for one type of philosophy, the other party is not. You know, they don't ever want to take care of everybody. I'm talking about the American taxpayer here. I'm talking about the agencies. Mr. Cummings and I sat and listened to the people from the GSA; and when we asked them why are they placed on leave with pay when there is obviously an investigation going on, you knew about it.…”