Political Quotes

“Today, the American people will see who wants to do their business and who wants to give them the business. Today, we vote on the balanced budget amendment. Since any amendment requires two-thirds of the final vote, the fate of the balanced budget amendment lies in the hands of our friends on the other side of the aisle. I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join with Republicans and those who are supporting this to pass a tax-limitation balanced budget amendment. The reasons to vote for the Barton substitute are clear. The American people want their Government to be fiscally responsible. They want us to balance the budget in order to lower our debt and make our children's futures brighter. But they want us to cut spending first, not raise taxes even higher. The Barton substitute makes it more difficult for the Government to balance the budget on the backs of middle-class taxpayers by requiring a three-fifths vote on tax increases. I urge my colleagues to pass the Barton substitute. It is the best alternative for the middle-class taxpayer.”