Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this amendment is about whether or not we are serious about the debt. In the current budget, there are instructions to reduce the debt by $96 billion in mandatory spending. I applaud that, but we need budget reconciliation instructions to allow it to happen. This amendment will allow instructions so we can really do what we say we are going to do, which is to cut spending. I think, in light of the fact that we are for tax cuts, we ought to also be for reducing spending so we don't explode the debt. I recommend a ``yes'' vote on reconciliation instructions to allow for mandatory savings and spending. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”