Political Quotes

“``I cannot believe you guys put yourselves behind the eight ball.'' Well, that's what my football coaches used to say whenever our team botched a play or missed an opportunity to win a game. As we mark 888 days since the Senate has passed a budget, I'd like to say to our friends over in the Senate: I can't believe you folks have put the American people behind the eight ball. Without a long-term budget, you can't run a business, you can't run family finances, and you sure as heck can't run a government. Passing a budget is one of the most basic legislative responsibilities Congress has, and the Senate leadership has not only punted on this, they've taken a knee. Leadership isn't about sitting on the sidelines, it's about having the courage to run the play. My colleagues in the House and I are calling on Senator Reid to run the play. Pass a budget. Pass the pro- growth bills we've already gotten through the House and help get America out from behind the eight ball. The American people have waited 888 days to see a budget come out of the Senate. And while the Senate is taking its good old time, the American people are taking it on the chin. With constant threats of shutdowns and slowdowns over continuing resolutions, we've had enough. Mr. Reid, please do your job. Pass a budget. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Bass of New Hampshire). The Chair will remind Members to direct their remarks to the Chair. ____________________”