Political Quotes

“I am coming to the floor, as I have on numerous occasions, as an original cosponsor of Senator Simon's resolution calling for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. The first bill that I introduced when I came to the Senate 15 years ago was a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. With each Congress since that time, the first bill I introduced was a constitutional amendment resolution. When we first started out on this path towards adopting such a resolution to bring about a constitutional amendment, there were a great number of people who were opposed to it, and there were different ideas about how to proceed. But I think Senator Simon's support of the amendment has given it impetus which can mean success. He represents an element in the Senate that looks very carefully at what is in the best interest of the country. Therefore, I think his support has given it additional support and has picked up votes.”