Political Quotes

“Madam President, this amendment would lower the nondefense discretionary cap established by the Budget Control Act by $11 billion to offset transfers from the general fund necessary to replenish the highway trust fund. This amendment is in clear violation of the Budget Control Act we just agreed to 6 months ago. In the simplest terms, the amendment would impose a 2-percent cut to nondefense discretionary spending in order to pay for a shortfall in mandatory spending. I would suggest if you want an offset for mandatory spending, find a mandatory offset. However, the pending amendment deals with matters within the Budget Committee's jurisdiction; therefore, I raise a point of order that the pending amendment violates section 306 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Tennessee.”