Political Quotes

“I want to thank the ranking member for his support and again thank Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Holden, Mr. Clyburn, and all of the folks who have worked so hard. I ask Members to support this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mrs. McCarthy of New York The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 3 printed in part B of House Report 111-594. Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: SEC. __. PRIORITY FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS. In providing loans to eligible participants under section 1 or qualified consumers under section 2, the lender shall give priority to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and to veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code). The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 1620, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York. Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. I want to thank Chairmen Peterson and Waxman and Ranking Members Lucas and Barton for bringing forward this important legislation. I also thank my colleague from Pennsylvania, Tim Holden. Mr. Chairman, energy costs in this country continue to rise.…”