Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I need to stand in opposition to this. Certainly, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has provided enjoyment for untold numbers of people. It's a great destination. Hollywood is certainly a unique treasure that is unique to the United States of America and specifically southern California. To my colleagues who wholeheartedly support and endorse and stand behind this resolution, maybe I'm a wet bucket of water on a parade; but I've got to tell you, I just don't feel like it's the proper role of the United States Congress to recognize the Hollywood Walk of Fame on its 50th anniversary. There are plenty of ways to recognize and to thank and congratulate the stars of Hollywood and the impact that they've had on the American ideal and the American entertainment industry. I just don't feel like it's the proper role of the United States Congress to do this, with all due respect. Recognizing educators, absolutely. We're about to recognize Flag Day, of course. Hollywood Walk of Fame? Maybe not so much. So with all due respect to the 50-plus colleagues on both sides of the aisle that have supported this resolution, I, for one, as a Representative of the United States Congress, simply cannot stand here and voice my support that this is a good use of the Congress' time. I reserve the balance of my time.”