Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for his remarks and for showing once again the innovative and creative problem-solving that the good State of Pennsylvania is so well-known for, with respect to the legislative solution that he has proposed. I certainly agree with his admonition that it is time for our political leaders to stop playing politics with respect to the debt ceiling. I hope our colleagues in the upper Chamber, including the minority leader, are listening. I do want to zero in on one particular thing that my colleague from Pennsylvania referenced, which is the consequences, right? What happens if, in fact, the United States Government defaults? I think a lot of folks watching at home are asking themselves that same question, so I would pose to my other colleague from Pennsylvania that same question. What happens, as a practical matter, if we, God forbid, were to default?”