Political Quotes

Mr. Speaker, let me pay tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus and the managers tonight for honoring Black History Month. I look forward to participating this month of February to honor the great history and excellence of African…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to give dignity and respect to the victims of pollution across America, those who have suffered from toxic catastrophes, like the train derailment in Palestine, but, more importantly, the cancer clusters in Fifth Ward…

Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear: We cannot shut this government down. Mr. Speaker, 4 pages, 5 pages, or 20 pages of a stopgap measure, the government cannot shut down. The rules of this House and Senate require the Congress to do its…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. In the time that we have had to debate one of the most sacred and deliberative responsibilities of the United States Congress--that is, impeachment proceedings--there has not…