Political Quotes

“Members of the House, I just want to speak in support of this legislation as a check on Congress as it conducts its business. It will provide reassurances to States and municipalities that, as we continue to make the difficult decisions required to get the Federal fiscal house in order, we will not do so by shifting those costs to States and municipalities. The American people should know that this legislation will not result in the rolling back of important laws and regulations that have made the air cleaner and the water to drink clearer, and I would just like to add my support to this particular legislation. Mr. Chairman, as a former city councilor, State legislator and most importantly, as a small businessperson, I am concerned about the way in which the Federal Government has historically handled its fiscal responsibilities. Our staggering national debt and enormous annual deficits are alarming to me, and should be to all Americans. I think it is obvious that the Federal Government must get its fiscal house in order, and that process must begin today.”