Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 72, as modified, and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. Hagerty] proposes an amendment numbered 72, as modified. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve the bill) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM REORGANIZATION. (a) Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board.-- (1) In general.--Section 301 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11331) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: ``(b) Members.-- ``(1) In general.--The National Board shall consist of-- ``(A) the Director; ``(B) 2 members appointed by the Director in accordance with paragraph (2); ``(C) 1 member appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security; ``(D) 1 member appointed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; ``(E) 1 member appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture; and ``(F) 1 member appointed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. ``(2) Application for membership.-- ``(A) In general.--In appointing the members described in paragraph (1)(B), the Director shall select from applications of individuals seeking to serve as a member on the National Board.…”