Political Quotes

“this is an instructive debate, and the debates that we will have throughout the day and on into the evening will be instructive because they will point up the stark differences in the two philosophies which exist here in this House of Representatives and in this Congress. I oppose the CBC budget because it increases spending by almost $30 billion in the first year. In the face of this increased spending, it proposes to reduce the deficit. Now, how does it do that? It does so by increasing taxes by over $35.5 billion in the first year. Now, Mr. Chairman, I have been in this House for 10 years. Previous to that, in the early 1980s, I was a staffer here for the House of Representatives. I am proud to have served here in both capacities. It is okay to have differences in philosophy. That is what makes democracy count, and it is a good thing. This substitute and this debate today does point out the difference that I have seen over time.”