Political Quotes

“As the chairman, the Senator from Kansas, just mentioned, I believe that Montanans and the American people deserve to see us debate different ideas. That is why I brought this amendment to the floor today. Earlier today, a couple of hours ago, my colleague from Vermont, Senator Bernie Sanders, was on the Senate floor suggesting that my amendment is intended to embarrass Democrats. Senator Sanders, my amendment shouldn't embarrass anyone. I am trying to show the American people--bring it out here in full light--who is supportive of socialized medicine and who is not. If you are supportive of that, why be embarrassed? The Senator from Vermont announced that he wouldn't support the amendment unless I voted for the amendment myself. But let me be clear. I don't support socialized medicine. Senator Sanders does. It is time to fish or to cut bait. Why are Senators on the other side of the aisle running for the hills when they now have the chance to vote on the gold standard bill their party supports? Senator Sanders and the Democrats who support Representative Conyers' bill shouldn't be dependent on my support. Senator Sanders said he would vote for it if I voted for it. Guess what. Tell the American people what you think. I think we should vote no on this. What say you? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who yields time? If no one yields time, the time will be equally divided.”