This bill would prevent States from implementing procedures that are responsive to local conditions.

We must pass this balanced budget amendment.

We're trying to protect the taxpayer here through this balanced budget amendment.

It is a wonderful example of moving down the path to democracy and freedom.

The people want this done.

Government spending must be restrained and the budget balanced.

This is a unique meeting to this Cabinet Room.

It is essential that Arlen Specter be returned to office.

We want to see a balanced budget amendment passed.

Arlen knows how hard and how frustrating it can be just to get things done.

Discipline the executive branch, discipline the legislative branch.

Government alone cannot solve all the problems we face.

This will help discipline the executive and the legislative branch, and we've got to get it done.

The most troubling features would impede cost-saving initiatives.

I transmit also, for the information of the Senate, the report of the Department of State with respect to this treaty.

It's not Government. It is family.

I really believe with his leadership we have an opportunity to get control back of the United States Senate and to move this country forward.

I'm out here to try to follow up on a visit to see if we can be of further help to the people in this area.