Iraq Supplemental debate

is on the floor of the House today - the Speaker's blog, the Gavel (that would be Madame Speaker, just 'cause I really enjoy saying that) is going to be uploading video all day.

Appropriations Chairman David Obey:

“I expect a lot of amendments today. This is a serious proposition, and I think people on all sides of these questions will be taking it seriously, and I expect this will be a very long discussion. If it continues on past the adjournment of the House, the committee will remain in session until we have completed action on the bill — even if we have to go around the clock this evening.”

Rep. Murtha:

“A young fella came into my office. And a Member of Congress said ‘we are fighting this War on Terror on the floor of the House.’ I said ‘we’re not fighting this War on Terror on the floor of the House, we’re in an air-conditioned floor, going back to our offices, going back to our homes, going about our business. They’re fighting — a very small segment of this country is fighting this War on Terror.’ He said - and he was in Iraq at the time - he said ‘we got up and cheered, because we know that Members of Congress are not fighting this war.’”