Jerry Moran: “I rise in opposition to a Congressional pay raise. I do not support this procedural motion, and I do not support the way…”

“I rise in opposition to a Congressional pay raise. I do not support this procedural motion, and I do not support the way this issue is being handled. Failure to allow an up or down vote on this issue only serves to increase cynicism towards the political process and confirms the feelings of many voters that their representatives are out of touch. This process needs to be reformed. Members of Congress should be on record with the citizens of their districts as to whether they believe an increase to their salary is justified. Given the opportunity, I would vote ``no.'' Fiscal discipline must start with elected officials. At a time when farmers and ranchers and small businesses across Kansas are struggling and rural hospitals and other health care providers are curtailing services, there is no place for a Congressional cost of living increase, especially one born in a cloud of secrecy.”