Political Quotes

“I think that was the right thing to do, the right vote to cast. It certainly preserved the precedent that it is this body that passes the laws, that develops the legislation. It's the job of the executive branch to sign those various acts into law, and then to execute them, not to recraft the laws as it might see convenient, for whatever motives. And so you mentioned my bill, which is really, in the end, the American people's bill because it's designed to provide relief to American families, the Fairness for American Families Act. You know, the thinking behind this is quite simple. If the President wants to offer businesses a relief from the employer mandate tax, as our Supreme Court has styled it, then why won't you offer relief to working Americans and their families? It's that simple. And I have yet to hear an acceptable response. No, we're playing politics. Well, are those one of nine Democrats who voted for my legislation also playing politics? No, candidly, I think they're being fair minded. Some would argue that they're looking for political cover or whatever. I'll let others assess that. But, certainly, it's good legislation. It's fair and equitable legislation to accord the same sort of treatment to hardworking Americans that the President would give to the business community. And though I agree, let me go on record that that business community needs relief too.”