Speeches

In Appreciation of Kathy Arts
House Chamber, Washington, D.C.
July 22, 2015

Mr. Speaker:

Walt Whitman explained the story of mankind when he said, "That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse."

I rise today to recognize the many verses contributed by an extraordinary lady, Kathy Arts. Kathy has managed my district office for nearly seven years, and is retiring to contribute still more verses through her family, friends, colleagues, community, and church.

Congressman McClintock is a co-author of H.R. 2898 (Valadao) the Western Water and American Food Security Act. The legislation was approved by the House on July 16th, 2015. The bill next goes to the Senate. Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks in support of H.R. 2898 during House floor debate, and he also spoke in opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Grijalva.

H.R. 2898 – California Water Bill
July 16, 2015

Congressman McClintock is a co-author of H.R. 2898 (Valadao) the Western Water and American Food Security Act. The legislation was approved by the House on July 16th, 2015. The bill next goes to the Senate. During House floor debate the Congressman spoke in opposition to an amendment offered to the bill by Rep. Grijalva. The amendment was not adopted.

Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor on July 15th, 2015 regarding the President's agreement with Iran on nuclear issues:

A Breathtakingly Dangerous Act
July 15, 2015

Mr. Speaker:

I don't know how adequately to express my alarm and outrage at the President's agreement with Iran.

It is a breathtakingly dangerous act.

Congressman McClintock introduced an amendment to H.R. 2577 - FY16 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act to eliminate funding for the "Essential Air Service" program. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 166 to 255.

Congressman McClintock's House floor remarks introducing the amendment:

Amendment to H.R. 2577
Essential Air Service
June 3, 2015

Mr. Chairman: