Political Quotes

“Mr. President, there is discussion in progress on how to deal with extenders that is ongoing with the majority leader and minority leader. In fact, the minority leader referred to it when he spoke just about a half hour ago. I think it is best to continue that process. More important, I think, this amendment is a killer amendment designed to send the reconciliation bill back to the House and let it go all over again. It is paid for by repealing some stimulus dollars. It is paid for by cutting back on the fundability of the EITC--clearly nonstarters. I might say, too, there are other pay-fors in here that are not going to fly, frankly. I raise a point of order the Grassley amendment violates section 313(b)(1)(C) of the Congressional Budget Act.”