Political Quotes

“Let me thank the gentleman from New York for convening this dialogue with our colleagues and, through our colleagues, the American people and Mr. Horsford as well as the Congressional Black Caucus and the passionate words of our colleague, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel), and others who have come on this floor to challenge our colleagues. I think the backdrop of this whole discussion is the Ryan budget, which we debated before we left for the work recess. And I think it is important that we not allow that budget to just pass with a vote and let it not represent the moral document that now the Republicans have tied themselves to. Interestingly enough, while we were away, it seems that America caught on fire. For some reason, the season generated a number of unfortunate and sad incidents that really reinforce this wealth gap that is so very important. I have 10 points that I would like to succinctly mention in the backdrop of the Ryan budget, which cuts drastically the social network of America which really makes America great. Some of us had the opportunity to be in countries outside, countries as we were, during the recess, South and Central America, Europe and other places. {time} 2115 You come back to this country and you thank God for its greatness, and I still do that.…”