Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution to Cut Congress's Budget. The American people are hurting and they deserve responsible leadership. This legislation, however, is an effort to deceive the American people into thinking that this new Congress is making a real effort to reduce the deficit. In fact this Congress is on a path to grow the deficit even further without providing any help to the American people. As families cut their budgets to get their fiscal house in order, Congress should do the same. I have returned $109,000 to the Treasury since I took office and will take further efforts this year to save taxpayer money. That is why I am confident that a five percent reduction in the budget for Congress will be manageable for Members and staff and good for the United States. I understand why this bill is on the floor today and I support this bill. Unfortunately, it is a symbolic and purely political gesture. This majority recently passed rules that will exempt tax cuts from complying with the PayGo rule, guaranteeing a ballooning of the government's debt. In addition, they repeal a rule that prohibits reconciliation bills from increasing the deficit, further paving the way for tax cuts, regardless of the impact on the deficit. The hypocrisy continues with an exception for the cost of repealing health reform.…”