Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to yield 10 minutes of my time to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), and that she be allowed to control the time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentlewoman from Texas? There was no objection. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I am delighted and relieved to be finally closing out fiscal year 2024, and for that, I thank Chairwoman Kay Granger, Chair Patty Murray, and Vice Chair Susan Collins. I am proud to have made history with such experienced appropriators. Madam Speaker, 2024 marks the first time negotiations on government funding have been led on all four corners by women. I have many others to thank--subcommittee ranking members and chairs and staff on both sides of the aisle--and I will be submitting these names for the record. I strongly support the bipartisan bill, which funds the majority of the United States Government. This bill sides with the hardworking majority of Americans. It helps to lower the cost of living, protects women's rights and access to reproductive healthcare, reinforces America's global leadership, and helps our communities be safe and secure. I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans again united to make government work for the people of this country.…”