Political Quotes

“we all know that budgets really are about priorities. And this budget presented by the Congressional Black Caucus speaks to the needs of millions of Americans who, in many instances, are left behind and left out of the great economic expansion we are experiencing. It speaks to the needs of the 165,000 people in my congressional direct who live at or below the poverty line and millions of others throughout America. It speaks to the needs of individuals living in public housing and low-income communities. This budget is compassionate, comprehensive, and balanced. This budget would provide 250 million additional dollars for community and migrant health centers who do an outstanding job of providing health care for the poor. In reality, Mr. Chairman, this budget protects Medicare, Social Security, and small businesses and provides a prescription drug benefit for older Americans. It lifts a lot of those considered to be at the bottom of the economic ladder, the working poor, children, older Americans. I am proud to support it and urge its adoption.”