Political Quotes

I thank Ranking Member Cole for the manner in which you all are shepherding us through this difficult process. Madam Speaker, it is time for the American people to see how the administration put our national security on the auction block…

Yesterday, before we began our proceedings in the Rules Committee, I asked one of my good friends if he would speak on this rule. It is for the reason that I consider him one of the preeminent constitutional scholars in this institution…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 230, noes 188, not voting 10, as follows: [Roll No. 403] AYES--230…

And I thank the distinguished chairman, my good friend, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes. (Mr. HASTINGS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)