Political Quotes

“Also on the conservative side, on December 29, 2009, the Wall Street Journal editorial page--no friend of progressive causes-- published an editorial entitled ``The Deficit Commission Trap.'' The editors of the Wall Street Journal wrote: We only hope Republicans aren't foolish enough to fall down this trap door. I conclude by saying that people on both sides of the political spectrum have very grave reservations and urge opposition to the amendment to be offered by our good friends and colleagues, Senators Conrad and Gregg, and I hope we do not adopt that amendment. Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”