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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.

7/29/15 H.R. 3236 – Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act: NO This bill pays for three months of highway and transit spending with savings promised ten years from now – and according to the CBO, still adds at least $1.2 billion to the nation's debt. Further, it guarantees another funding cliff this fall, adding to the debt limit and fiscal year deadlines we already face.

7/23/15 H.R. 1599 – Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015: YES. This bill creates a uniform system across the U.S. to govern the labeling of so-called "genetically modified" foods. Mankind has genetically modified crops and livestock since the dawn of recorded history (it's called cross-breeding, and it gives us seedless grapes and sweeter corn). Our understanding of genetics has taken a quantum leap in recent years, and so has our success at developing genetic modifications.

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.