Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I just want to reiterate to Federal employees that I fully believe that, just like these dramas in the past, we will fund the government; they will be paid; and I apologize on behalf of those who voted against the CR just a few days ago that they are being taken through this process. I, for one, have been here for 3 years. I have never voted against a debt ceiling increase because I believe we need to pay the bills we have obligated ourselves to. I have not ever voted for a government shutdown because I believe we should do the work we are paid to do. I will say, in closing, I also agree that Senator Heller has a great idea. When we get into this mode and we can't actually fund the government, then why on Earth should we be paid for what we are doing? I don't think any U.S. Senator should be paid a dime; I don't think any U.S. Senator should get healthcare every single day we fail to do our job, and that is something hopefully we can get unanimous consent tonight to put forth to say: Until we solve this problem, then maybe we shouldn't get paid; maybe we shouldn't get a dime; maybe we shouldn't get healthcare; maybe we should actually put our money where our mouth is. Then maybe we can get some things done. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut.”