Political Quotes

“Congress received a surprise Saturday night. Late in the evening, President Obama sent a letter to Republicans and Democrats requesting an additional $50 billion in emergency stimulus funds. After justifying his new spending request, President Obama expressed a newfound interest in fiscal responsibility. He urged Washington to ``establish a fiscally responsible budget path, discipline the budget process, and ensure a sustainable and responsible long-term budget.'' I have just one question: What budget? For the first time since 1974, Democrats in the House have failed to even outline a budget. Similar to the family budget, a Federal budget provides guidance and transparency for how the government spends the American people's hard-earned money. With the U.S. national debt at $13 trillion--and rising--I agree that Congress needs to discipline the budget process. Unfortunately, President Obama's spending request does not reflect his rhetoric.”