Political Quotes

“I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, the underlying measures do not protect vulnerable Americans as intended. H.R. 1230 would make it more difficult to prove age as a motivating factor in adverse employment actions. Republicans remain committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and ensuring a productive and competitive workforce, but this bill ignores Supreme Court decisions and will place opportunities in the hands of trial lawyers rather than hardworking Americans. H.J. Res. 76 is simply another partisan attempt to deny President Trump any success, even if it means harming American students. Mr. Speaker, I remember when President Bush signed a Congressional Review Act overturning some of the ergonomic rules that the Clinton administration issued literally days before that President left office. At the time, I ran a medical practice. I was a business owner wondering how I was going to pay for and comply with these new rules that seemed burdensome, complicated, and confusing. The repeal of these rules relieved what was sure to be a heavy burden on my shoulders and, certainly, many other small businesses. Congressional Review Act resolutions have consequences, and we should fully evaluate the effect that they will have on Americans rather than just play politics. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ``no'' vote on the previous question, a ``no'' vote on the rule, and a ``no'' vote on the underlying measures. Mr.…”