Political Quotes

“This time, if we actually default, the fall could be even worse and the damage could be permanent. This is the greatest, wealthiest, most powerful country in the world and it is outrageous that this would even be considered. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a letter from the National Association of Manufacturers, expressing their deep concern about the possibility of default. I will share, finally, remarks of the chairman of AT&T. It is unthinkable that the United States could default on its financial commitments and it would be the height of irresponsibility for any public official to consider such a course. Our country deserves better. The people of this country deserve better. We have to do better for them. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: National Association of Manufacturers, October 8, 2013. The President, The White House, Washington, DC. Hon. John Boehner, Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Harry Reid, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Mr.…”