Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, I simply want to applaud him for correcting any procedural flaws. He makes an excellent point, and I accept the amendment. Mr. DeSANTIS. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. DeSantis). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr. DeSANTIS. Mr. Chairman, 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 Florida will be postponed. {time} 1930 Amendment Offered by Mr. DeSantis Mr. DeSANTIS. I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chair. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of funds made available by this Act to the Internal Revenue Service may be obligated or expended on conferences. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 661, the gentleman from Florida and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. Mr. DeSANTIS. Mr. Chair, last year, the House Oversight Committee conducted a hearing to review an IG report documenting a lavish conference that was put on by the IRS--over $4 million for one conference.…”