Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me the time and for her outstanding service as a member of this august body. I would also like to thank my friend from Louisiana, my home State, for his outstanding presentation as it relates to this piece of legislation. Seated next to the gentleman from Louisiana is our dear friend, who is cosponsoring this piece of legislation, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Taylor for all that he has done to bring this to fruition. And, of course, we could not do this without saying a word about the chairperson of the full committee, Mr. Thompson. I want to thank Mr. Thompson for not only bringing this legislation to my attention but, also, allowing it to get to the floor, such that we might have this opportunity for passage. I would like to address immediately the concern that my friend raised about this piece of legislation not being perfect, and I confess that it isn't. I do think it is good legislation, but I want to allay any consternation that Members may have. Mr. Speaker, I have already spoken to staff, and I have agreed that we should be flexible in trying to work to make sure that what we present to the Senate and what we ultimately get from the Senate will be something that we can all agree to. Just as we have been able to bring this to the floor with bipartisan support, I would like to see bicameral support and continue this bipartisan relationship.…”