Political Quotes

Joe Cunningham: The gentlewoman says no one wants to do this. In our committee, she is well aware, it was 43 to 13. It was a bipartisan…

On the recordFebruary 15, 1995
The gentlewoman says no one wants to do this. In our committee, she is well aware, it was 43 to 13. It was a bipartisan bill that came out of the committee. Those that are upset are those that have tried to defund defense for the great failed society programs, including the gentlewoman from California. Take a look at the speakers that are opposed to this; they are the same ones that have attempted to dismantle national security.
Said by
Joe Cunningham
South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Defending a bipartisan defense bill during a committee discussion.

Share

More from Joe Cunningham

May 14, 2019

that is why we have introduced H.R. 1941 to ban offshore drilling off the Atlantic and off the Pacific Coasts.

congress.gov
Jun 23, 2026

I’m an optimist, you know? I think that the best is yet to come.

scdailygazette.com
Feb 5, 2020

we have a national epidemic of drinking water contamination by lead.

congress.gov
Feb 5, 2020

I support Land and Water Conservation Fund, but I do not support it unless it is paired with coastal impact assistance.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation