Political Quotes

“I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. DeSaulnier The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 8 printed in part B of House Report 116-109. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chair, 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 64, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $5,000,000) (reduced by $5,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 431, the gentleman from California (Mr. DeSaulnier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chair, the bill before us today goes a long way toward improving the health of our country. I commend the distinguished chairwoman, once again, for her tireless leadership for the health and well-being of all Americans. One particular area where increased investments have been made in this bill is mental health. I could not agree more on the importance of addressing this vital component to a person's well-being. Mr. Chairman, at a time in our history where we are having transformative interventions and innovation in discoveries when it comes to mental health, we have a challenge to provide more infrastructure and more resources.…”