Political Quotes

“I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McCarthy), the distinguished majority leader. Mr. McCARTHY of California. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his service to this House and this country. You will be greatly missed. Mr. Speaker, I also want to thank those who have worked so diligently on this bill, like Congressman David Valadao. He understands the need. And we are not here today because we haven't thought that we might have this problem. I have stood in this well before with Congressman Devin Nunes, looking ahead, trying to be prepared so we can have water throughout California, looking prepared that government, creating a drought when we still have rain and snowpack. Do you realize 4 years ago we had 170 percent of snowpack, but only 80 percent of the water was allocated to come down through the valley? The valley not just feeds California, not just feeds the Nation, but feeds the world. When the valley does not get water, the price of food goes up to all. But you know what is even more important? Those that go out of work. I have watched many elected officials come to this well and talk about unemployment. They say unemployment is below 6 percent. Let me tell you what unemployment is throughout the valley today. There are some cities that have more than 30 percent unemployment. The number one factor-- water.…”