Political Quotes

“I say to the American people I would like them to pay attention, watch closely. I have an amendment to offer now but I cannot. Republicans ran saying they wanted to open up the congressional process. Now they are in charge, but look what has happened. Today we have no chance to offer our proposals to change House rules. If Republicans believe it is fair to require a three-fifths majority to raise taxes, why can I not offer an amendment to require the same majority in order to protect Social Security? I am ready to offer it today, but I cannot. The Republicans will not allow this debate today. If the American people voted for change, I am not sure that is what they are getting. This type of reform is not what the people had in mind last November, Mr. Speaker. I would like to protect seniors, many of whom live in fear of losing their only income source. If Republicans want to use the rules to further their political ends, we Democrats would like to use that means to protect senior citizens.”