Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise to oppose this continuing resolution. Once again, the majority is reading from a very familiar script that imposes budgetary pain on vulnerable communities that can least endure these budget cuts. For a third consecutive time now, the majority is presenting a temporary spending bill totaling $6 billion in spending cuts and $2.6 billion in earmark cuts to very meaningful programs. And once again, this CR does nothing to promote job creation. The majority pledged to develop jobs when they regained control of the House, but they continue to renege on their promise. It is important to emphasize that the proposed cuts will hit communities that can least afford these hits. The loss of $185 million in State and local law enforcement assistance provided by Byrne grants will further squeeze tight police budgets. With these cuts, communities will be struggling to find funding to support vital police functions. At a time when methamphetamine drug use and drug trafficking is on the rise, this CR includes cuts to COPS to combat the spread of meth use and distribution. Rather than continue to fund vital programs at the community level that work, we are witnessing budgeting through biweekly CRs. And these cuts will further harm highly vulnerable communities that rely greatly on COPS policing services and technology grants.…”