Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, I again thank Congressman McGovern for his hard work on this measure. He has been a tireless advocate for children and protecting children around the world. American leadership on this issue is absolutely vital. Ensuring the safety of our children today safeguards the future of our communities tomorrow. Protecting children across the world must be an American foreign policy priority. We owe it to our younger generations everywhere the best shot possible at a full, healthy, and prosperous life. Mr. Speaker, this is an excellent measure. I am pleased to be a cosponsor, and I urge all of my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Cicilline) that the House suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 230, as amended. The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the resolution, as amended, was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________”