Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2740. The Appropriations Committee has held more than 120 hearings this year on topics ranging from our Nation's defense priorities to the crisis of unaccompanied children coming to our southern border. We have now marked up all 12 bills in subcommittee and full committee. Unfortunately, each bill brought before the committee was written to an unrealistic top-line funding number--$176 billion above current budget caps. We still do not have consensus on a budget agreement for fiscal year 2020, which could lead to sequestration, resulting in devastating cuts to our military. Moving these bills as-is is a wasted opportunity because the bills are far from what the President has requested and will support. Defense spending does not meet the request, while nondefense spending greatly exceeds the request and current levels. This could lead to a veto and another government shutdown, something both agreed would be devastating. In addition to these funding concerns, these bills have, unfortunately, become partisan vehicles, reversing pro-life policies and risking the safety and security of the American people. Many provisions in this bill also force a return to policies of the previous administration and place unnecessary restrictions on Federal agencies.…”