Jack Kingston: “Well, there is certainly a philosophical question that these should probably not be things that the Federal Government…”

“Well, there is certainly a philosophical question that these should probably not be things that the Federal Government is involved in. But more importantly than that, we have got people who have health care emergencies because of the earthquake, business emergencies, lives literally at stake. We need to get the money out to help the earthquake victims. We do not need to be sending it for train stations. The list goes on and on. But remember, it is every single appropriation bill has this little Christmas tree, what is in it for me, and if you want something in Ohio, then you are going to take care of me in Georgia. That is one reason why we have a national debt approaching $5 trillion right now.”