Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in response to my good friend from Maryland who just spoke. As one of those 27 who voted with the Democrats on that previous resolution, I stand in opposition today because this is a sham. You are using a commemorative coin bill on the floor of the House so we cannot debate the merits of this constitutional question. That is a shame. And just on that basis alone, I vote ``no.'' You are damn right we should, as Members of Congress, exercise our constitutional authority, and we need to come back to this question and debate honestly and openly. When we put our men and women in harm's way, we should set aside our Democrat and Republican colors and say: Let's stand as Americans. So if you want to use this sham process to shame me, I will accept that because I will do the right thing each and every day. Vote ``no'' on these amendments. Vote ``no'' on this sham, and let's have a real debate as Members of Congress do in our constitutional responsibility. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Jackson Lee). The Chair reminds Members to address their remarks to the Chair and to maintain the appropriate decorum on the floor.”