Political Quotes

“There's a lot of words that are coming out of my friends' mouths about a secret meeting, about things that are happening, like they can't figure it out. Mr. Speaker, right behind me are going to be 230 strong Republican Members of Congress who were in a meeting where we, with great resolve, saw the future of this country. They saw it not only the same way, but we're going to do our job. I think the height of irresponsibility is any of these two bodies sending their Members home. Speaker John Boehner has the Republican Members of Congress who are here, ready, willing, and able to vote. And you're right, you did hear these Members gathering together with excitement about helping our future, helping the American people. That's why we're here today. We're proud to be Republicans. We're proud to be Americans, one Nation under God. I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1315 Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I would just say to the gentleman, if it's not a secret meeting, can someone tell us what happened in it, or is just for Republicans only? I think we ought to know what we're voting on before we vote on it. Maybe that's a radical idea in this Republican-controlled House, but I think it's a reasonable request. At this time I'd like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green).”