Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I rise today on H.R. 268, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019. On December 20 of last year, the House considered a bill that included a continuing resolution to keep the government open, more than $5 billion to secure our southern borders, and a supplemental appropriation to help disaster-affected areas. That bill passed the House, but it was not taken up by the Senate. As it did in December, the bill before us today also includes funding for disaster relief. In fact, it includes $4.3 billion more for communities recovering from national disasters, including storms and other events that occurred in 2017 and 2018. This would help the American people get back on their feet after these devastating events. The bill also includes help for farmers and ranchers for crop and commodity losses, assistance for flood and storm damage, and allows our military and Federal agencies to repair facilities and assets. Like it did in December, the bill we are considering today also includes a continuing resolution to fund the government and ensure that our hardworking Federal employees are paid. What this bill does not include is funding for border security needs identified by the agents and officers on the front lines. Therefore, the bill before us today will not resolve the government shutdown.…”