Dan Newhouse: “I think that that--that label is just as true today as it was in the 1860s.”

This isn’t a political stunt. It truly is about standing for the integrity of the institution.

I rise today to recognize my outgoing communications director, Mr. Matt Reed. Matt has been on my staff for 2 rac{1}{2} years. During that time, he has been a crucial member of my team. Matt has tremendous work ethic, an infectious sense…

This is about the House of Representatives, Congress and respecting the rules of decorum that we have.

This was beyond the pale. It went on and on, disrupting the entire evening so I felt it had to be responded to.