Political Quotes

“Madam President, since Joe Biden took office, inflation has exploded 17.9 percent. Prices on everything, especially groceries, are sky-high, and hard-working Americans are not able to keep up. So think about what that means. If you haven't seen your pay rise by more than 17.9 percent since January 2021, you are behind because of Joe Biden's inflation. We know that is the reality for millions of Americans because real average weekly earnings have fallen 4.3 percent since Joe Biden took office. So when the press and Biden administration says: Good news, inflation is cooling, nobody in the real word is buying it because they see it is a lie each and every day. Unless we see significant deflation, which will only happen if we cut spending, then there won't be relief from the massive damage that Biden's inflation has already caused. One of the best ways to cut reckless spending is to take a serious look at earmarks. Now, I appreciate that Congress rightfully holds the purse strings under the Constitution. And my colleagues in the Senate know their States better than the Biden administration does. This is not about taking away authority from Congress. Neither Congress nor the President's Agencies should waste your money. Earmarks are pet projects that only benefit a small number of people; they are not voted on separately by Members of Congress. American taxpayers should not be used as a political piggybank.…”