Political Quotes

“Can you believe it--Republicans are on their planes, trains, and automobiles headed out of Washington for a month when they haven't provided tax cuts for middle class Americans and for small businesses. That's right, Mr. Speaker: absent without cause, AWOL, while the American people wait. And here they are, we had a chance to provide tax cuts for middle- income families. We had a chance to make sure that middle-income families aren't stretched in this economy; but, instead, they've added nearly $1 trillion to our deficit and debt over the next 10 years because they are interested in protecting millionaires and billionaires. And now they're high-tailing it out of Washington. Well, I can't believe it. Republicans are leaving with the postal service in default; the Violence Against Women Act not reauthorized, leaving domestic violence victims in limbo; jobs legislation undone, leaving Americans who want to work out of work. Well, Jiminy Cricket, Mr. Speaker, what is going on with this do- nothing Congress, with this do-nothing Republican Congress? The American people deserve more, and it's time to get back to work. ____________________”