Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 267. Unfortunately, moving this bill across the floor will not resolve the partial government shutdown, as the President has said he will not sign this bill into law. It is the job and responsibility of the Congress to appropriate funds. We must come together to find a solution that will reopen the government and fund border security. We need a compromise that represents the will of both Chambers and the American people. By considering the Senate-passed version of the appropriations bills, we are eliminating House Members' involvement in the process. When it comes to Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies, H.R. 267 places a lower priority on creating jobs and expanding opportunity. For example, this bill provides $1.4 billion less for highway funding to the States and territories. That is less money to address our Nation's crumbling roads and bridges. When it comes to the Federal Aviation Administration, this bill provides $250 million less to modernize our air traffic control system. The bill also reduces programs for the most vulnerable among us. It provides millions less for a voucher program that enables families with children to move to neighborhoods with greater economic opportunity and virtually eliminates funds that House Republicans provided for impoverished citizens living with disabilities. Mr.…”