Political Quotes

“Isn't it ironic that during today's long debate, we have not heard a word of the actual subject at hand: the budget? The budget presented by the Democrats has been entirely ignored by both parties. But if you read it, the Democrat budget before us is a blueprint for bankruptcy. The Democrat budget never balances and spends and borrows $15 trillion over 10 years. Already, our national debt exceeds $28 trillion. We borrow $2 million a minute. Now, Republicans have largely been united in believing in a constitutional amendment to balance our amendment in 5 years. In fact, many of the Members have voted for that. What I have presented today is an alternative to the Democrat budget. This is a budget that balances in 5 years, and I recommend a ``yes'' vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”