Political Quotes

“When he said: I am always happy to take 80 percent; I don't need 100 percent--Republicans would be happy to take 80 percent. We would be happy to take 50 percent. In fact, probably most of us would be happy to take 30 percent. But so far, virtually every Republican amendment has been defeated. So when there is talk about the President ushering in an era of good feeling by having us down to the White House and talking to us and listening to us, that is great. We have all commented on our appreciation for the President's efforts. At some point, however, since Republicans do have some good ideas, that has to be translated into some of our ideas being a part of this bill. I think the American people agree with us. A Gallup poll, a week ago, said 38 percent of the people would pass the bill; 54 percent would either reject it or require major changes in the bill. We are reflecting the mood of the Republic. According to a Rasmussen survey, a poll from February 4: Support for the stimulus has fallen now to 37 percent; 43 percent oppose.”