Speeches

Veterans Day 2015

In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln defined the two days our nation would later set aside to honor those who protect us. In one passage, he speaks of "those who here gave their lives that that nation might live." We set aside Memorial Day in May to honor and mourn them.

In another passage, he speaks of "the brave men, living AND dead, who struggled here," for whom we set aside this day, the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Congressman McClintock delivered the following remarks on the House floor regarding the Iran Nuclear "Deal":

Retreating from Responsibility
House Floor Remarks
Congressman Tom McClintock
September 10, 2015

Mr. Speaker:

I rise to express my deep disappointment in the decision by the House leadership to back off from a direct vote on a resolution of disapproval of the Iran Nuclear Accord as provided under the Corker Act.

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.