Political Quotes

“I reserve a point of order against the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Tierney moves to recommit the bill H.R. 4089 to the Committee on Natural Resources with instructions to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendment: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE V--FIGHTING OIL MARKET SPECULATION, MANIPULATION, AND FRAUD SEC. 501. FIGHTING OIL MARKET SPECULATION, MANIPULATION, AND FRAUD. There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Commodities Futures Trading Commission such sums as may be necessary to carry out enforcement, examinations, market surveillance and analytics, registration, and compliance activities which relate to oil and refined product commodity markets fraud, excessive speculation, and market manipulation. TITLE VI--PROHIBITION ON HUNTING AND FISHING TRIPS PAID FOR BY REGISTERED LOBBYISTS OR REGISTERED FOREIGN AGENTS SEC. 601. PROHIBITION ON HUNTING AND FISHING TRIPS PAID FOR BY REGISTERED LOBBYISTS OR REGISTERED FOREIGN AGENTS. Nothing in this Act shall allow, promote, or facilitate hunting, fishing, or recreational shooting activities on Federal lands that are financed by a registered lobbyist or registered foreign agent for the benefit of a Member of Congress. {time} 1840 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts is recognized for 5 minutes.”