Political Quotes

I am pleased to rise in support of my colleague, Mr. DeSaulnier's amendment to H.R. 1309. As my good friend knows, I was planning to introduce an amendment that was virtually identical to his, and so I was happy to make this a combined…

I appreciate my good friend's suggestions, but this is my amendment. I didn't have anything to do with ballot harvesting, and I imagine that there are others who are going to address that particular subject. Mr. Chair, I yield the balance…

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.)

When I asked the gentleman to speak, I didn't mean for him to take my time. I yield an additional 15 seconds to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Raskin) for closing purposes.