Political Quotes

“Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 315, line 1, strike ``Relating to Illicit Money Undermining Our Democracy''. Page 317, insert after line 6 the following: SEC. 4002. FINDINGS RELATING TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT. Congress finds the following: (1) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the most fundamental right of our democratic society: ``Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech''. (2) The right to free speech guarantees that the American people can freely speak about their political beliefs. (3) The Federal government should not concern itself with the political ideology or affiliation of any of its citizens, when applying the law, offering services, or evaluating applications for federal benefits or awards. (4) The protection of free speech is broad and covers expressive and political speech. (5) Political speech, including the financial contributions to political or issue advocacy campaigns, is a vital part of our Nation's free exchange of ideas and avenues of free expression must be preserved and protected. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 172, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Green) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Tennessee.”