Political Quotes

“I would like to thank the Senator from South Carolina for his remarks. He summarizes what we on both sides of the aisle would say about this compelling national security interest. I also wish to bring to my colleagues' attention--the Senator from Kentucky reduces the bill from $60 billion to $9 billion. Not only is it a disaster for our foreign aid, but it is a disaster for America. Remember, disaster assistance is aid to American people. So cutting out $51 billion and then poking in the eye of treasured allies that you are reducing by $50 billion--that is aid to America. Hey, I am for aid to America, and that is why spending and working with treasured allies, their security, and also stamping out things such as malaria and blindness are the things for which we are well known. Mr. President, I yield the floor. Mr. President, what is the regular order here? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). The regular order is the Paul amendment on the debate time, amendment No. 3410.”