Political Quotes

“Mr. President, if this amendment succeeds, we will have nothing left in this bill geared to the problem of illegitimacy that virtually every Member of this Senate has talked about and described is a problem in their State. This portion of the bill creates incentives for States to attack this issue head on. I believe the criticisms, although well intentioned, do not justify turning our backs on this problem. The fact that it may cost more if States across America, every single State brings down its illegitimacy rate, it may cost $1 billion more in bonuses, does not reflect the total price tag and the success we would have if this were to be achieved. The fact is this is a priority issue. It deserves, in terms of our funding priorities, to be placed high on the priority list. If we succeed, I think we will save more in dollars and lives than any bonuses we will pay to the States.”