Thad Cochran actually said...
I don't think the test is how many earmarks are going to be requested by whom. The question is whether we're going to leave to the executive branch the sole responsibility for allocating the resources of the federal government. The Constitution gives that power to the Congress.
Context
Senator Thad Cochran defends the practice of earmarking funds, arguing that Congress should retain the power to allocate federal resources.
04/03/2008