Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today's debate is perhaps one of the most dangerous games to be perpetrated in my time in Congress by the radical right. This bill risks our economy, our Nation's credit rating, American jobs, retirement savings, and healthcare access. Mr. Speaker, there is a proposal on the table, raise the debt ceiling, full stop, just like we did under the former President. Then let's have a robust debate about spending in a budget debate and in the appropriations process. But that is not what the radical right has put on the floor today. I cannot support a bill that would cut funding for our Nation's veterans, would cut funding to Minnesota public schools, would cost jobs, and economists say would increase the likelihood of a recession. This is not a serious bill from the radical right, and there is no more serious issue facing our country right now than the prospect of defaulting on our debt. This is a dangerous game my colleagues are playing, and it needs to be cut out.”