Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, we hear about Ukraine and NATO. We haven't even discussed China and other areas around the world that are concerns. What is our number one threat? For 20 years, we have been told it is our national debt by bipartisan leaders of the military and the Department of Defense. Why do we end up carrying free riders? Why do we lead the way on everything? Because we are America, but let me tell you something: That can't endure. Why did the USSR go away? The USSR went away not because there was a coup or an uprising. It was a business enterprise that had to declare bankruptcy. That is why the USSR failed, ultimately. At $35 trillion in national debt, we have that danger, as well. We cannot afford to carry free riders indefinitely. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1530”