Jim Nussle: “Mr. Speaker, while I certainly enjoy the philosophical discussion of budget process and budget enforcement with maybe…”

“Mr. Speaker, while I certainly enjoy the philosophical discussion of budget process and budget enforcement with maybe the best of them, the fact of the matter is that this is a real vote and you are either going to vote yes to prevent automatic sequestration of Medicare or you are not. It is either a vote to allow OMB, or not even allow, to force OMB for automatic sequestration of Medicare or you are not. So a vote in favor of this bill prevents Medicare cuts. A vote against this bill or a vote even for that matter for the motion to recommit allows Medicare cuts, and it is that simple. So we will have a lot of time to talk about budget process for many years, weeks, months to come, but the fact of the matter is that this is a real bill. It has real consequences, and therefore it should be passed.”