Political Quotes

“At this time, I would like to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the Republican whip from Kendall, California (Mr. McCarthy). Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the amendment. This amendment will help bring transparency and accountability back to the budget process, something that has been sorely lacking under this President. Let's just look at the facts: The last budgets from this President that were voted on have not received one vote in support from the House or the Senate--that's on the Democrat side nor the Republican side; Every year this President has been in office, he's had deficits of $1 trillion, adding $6 trillion to the debt; Out of the last five budgets, four of them have been late; The President has never submitted a budget to this House or the other that balances. That is a record of failure that is distressing to this House and to the American people. We deserve better. It's unfortunate that this House has to pass bills to get responsible budgeting. That's why I support this amendment and the underlying bill.”