Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 3222) to ensure the security of office space rented by Senators, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Wisconsin? There was no objection. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 3222 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SECURITY OF OFFICE SPACE RENTED BY SENATORS. Section 3 of the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1975 (2 U.S.C. 6317) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (12) as subparagraphs (A) through (L), respectively; (B) by striking ``The aggregate'' and inserting ``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the aggregate''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) The aggregate square feet of office space for purposes of paragraph (1) shall not include any portion of the office space used for security or safety enhancements that are-- ``(A) of a kind authorized by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, which shall include an information technology security closet and a secure lobby or reception area; and ``(B) approved by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.''; and (2) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) by striking ``The maximum'' and inserting ``(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), th…”