Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 14, 2011
In reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I will simply say that this may be a good idea; but for goodness sakes, what is the benefit to a $6 billion program that only 6 days ago was announced is moving under another structure? There may be a good reason, but tell us what that reason is. So this amendment, hopefully, will elicit that answer, and we can move forward. With support on both sides, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Hastings). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Engel
Said by
Doc Hastings
Republican · Washington
Source
govinfo.gov
Jul 14, 2011

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Doc Hastings

Sep 26, 2018

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…

govinfo.gov
Sep 13, 2018

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.)

govinfo.gov
Apr 29, 2019

In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon accident it became apparent that the structure of the regulatory agency charged with oversight of offshore energy production was inadequate. While the Department of the Interior has reorganized their…

congress.gov
Mar 6, 2019

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…

govinfo.gov
View all Doc Hastings quotes

Other voices in this conversation