Political Quotes

“I also proudly rise with my colleague on this piece of legislation. There is not one of us in this room who doesn't have rising homelessness for our children in your State, not one of us. We are all experiencing that right now. We are 10,000 in the State of West Virginia alone. These are children--basically, if you look at it, it is estimated that there are one in four homeless children. That is about 420,000 kids who are potentially unidentified and not even connected with a school system, not even connected. They are couch surfing. It is horrible what is going on. I am so proud. This is such a bipartisan piece of legislation. Less than 1 percent, $800 million, is all we asked for to use for this, and everyone supported it. Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Vote on Amendment No. 1233 The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1233) was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana. Motion to Commit with Instructions”