Max Baucus: “Not only in Montana, but all across the country because this will cost $13 billion. I know the proponents like to claim…”

“Not only in Montana, but all across the country because this will cost $13 billion. I know the proponents like to claim that the $13 billion would be spent because we take it from other programs. But I point out that $13 billion translates per 150 days into about $30 billion a year. I ask my good friends rhetorically: Where are we going to cut $30 billion for other programs? I don't think that is going to happen. Second, even though, if this amendment were to pass--I pray that it does not, but if it were to pass--Congress would probably go into a big scramble. I know my good friend on the Appropriations Committee, Senator Byrd, and Senator Stevens would say: Where in the world are we going to find $30 billion in one year? It just isn't there.”