Political Quotes

“I believe that what we are seeing here are some dilatory moves on behalf of the minority. While I respect every bit of that, we have decorum that is established in this House, and I believe the Speaker has adequately responded to the questions thereon by the gentlemen, and I ask that we move on forward. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask unanimous consent---- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will suspend. All Members will suspend. Pursuant to House Resolution 649, the resolution is considered read. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 639 Resolved, That the Speaker is authorized to appear as amicus curiae on behalf of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674, and to file a brief in support of the position that the petitioners have acted in a manner that is not consistent with their duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States. Sec. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to file one or more briefs as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution. Sec. 3. The Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in connection with the filing of any brief as amicus curiae pursuant to this resolution, including supervision of any outside counsel providing services to the Speaker on a pro bono basis for such purpose. The SPEAKER pro tempore.…”