Political Quotes

“This is a defining moment for us as a people. This is a defining moment for this body. This is a defining moment for the United States Constitution. With the civil war in North Africa, there is no clear and present danger to the United States of America. Therefore, in acts of war, the President has a constitutional duty and obligation to come to the Congress to seek approval. For the President to suggest that he got approval from the United Nations is offensive, and it's wrong. No, Mr. President. Authorization to go to war comes from the American people, and it comes from the United States Congress. We must stand tall and true to the Constitution. We have no choice but to vote on this action. This is a defining moment. What is absent in all this discussion, I'd point out to my colleagues, is I see no resolution to go to war. I don't see a resolution that says this is what we should be doing. Please vote in favor of this amendment. Stand true and tall for the Constitution. This is a defining moment. Announcement By the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair and not to others in the second person.”