Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume for the purpose of closing. Madam Speaker, I want to reiterate my staunch support for the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022. This legislation encourages the values of peaceful expression and invigorates a new generation of leaders with the same spirit that drove John in his lifelong advocacy for civil rights. His leadership during the civil rights movement was pivotal for extending the American promises of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to all Americans. Many of us may not be standing here before this Chamber but for his contributions to racial equality. This legislation seeks to instill that very same drive and purpose in the leaders of tomorrow, promoting the use of nonviolent civil rights as a tool for change around the world. Madam Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me and support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 8681, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”