Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be able to reaffirm to the American people that I and my colleagues did our job today as I stand in support of the resolution and the appropriations that kept the government open. I told my constituents I could not be at various events today, Friday, March 22, because I had to be here to ensure that our students had Pell grants, to make sure that small businesses are being supported, to ensure that Medicare and Medicaid were strongly enforced, and public health is still in place. I wanted to make sure that we had the biomedical research that helps so many lives be restored. And, of course, I am a champion and an advocate for mental health care. It is not enough for the families who suffer and try to help their loved ones. I want to make sure we get rid of tax cheats and, of course, the drug of choice that kills Americans--fentanyl. I want to be part of the fight as a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and to be sure that Ukraine and Gaza gets the appropriations and the dollars that they need. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”