Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this discriminatory and unnecessary legislation. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) is currently empowered to examine foreign investments related to agriculture. This legislation would continue to exacerbate anti-Asian hate and xenophobia. This legislation mirrors the discriminatory real-estate laws proposed in many States, including my home State of Texas. As a staunch opponent of invidious discrimination, I have introduced legislation, H.R. 3697--Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act, which would preempt these unacceptable State laws that seek to deny foreign citizens the opportunity to acquire real property in the United States. Congress must reject all attempts to exacerbate the already intolerable levels of xenophobia in our Nation. Diversity is a benefit, not a detriment. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Van Drew). All time for debate has expired. Pursuant to House Resolution 1430, the previous question is ordered on the bill, as amended. The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time, and was read the third time. Motion to Recommit”