Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the appropriations package. I thank all the Members and staff who were involved in this process. We looked hard at our needs and developed a package to carry us through the process. Two weeks ago, I talked about the changes House Republicans made regarding how we fund the government. We made targeted cuts to wasteful programs and developed a package that is proof of that. We looked at each need, and it was clear that the world is becoming a more dangerous place. We made changes and decided on efforts that include countering China, developing next-generation weapons, and investing in the quality of life of our servicemembers. I am proud to say that this bill strengthens our national security and funds critical defense efforts. This package also includes other key priorities. It continues our strong support of Israel, combats the flow of illegal drugs, and fully funds medical research for cancer and chronic diseases. Against all odds, House Republicans refocused spending on America's most crucial needs at home and abroad. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.”