Earl Pomeroy: “I would only conclude by saying that is precisely correct. The Wise-Price-Pomeroy-Furse amendment is not a sham. It is…”

“I would only conclude by saying that is precisely correct. The Wise-Price-Pomeroy-Furse amendment is not a sham. It is not saying, ``We do not want a balanced-budget amendment, but, wink, wink, we will vote for this one, great cover.'' This is a better balanced-budget amendment. The debate is not about whether we ought to have a balanced-budget amendment, as far as I am concerned. I agree with those of you who for so long have contended that was an essential step needed by the country at this point in time. How best do we do it? I believe the proposal we are offering does represent the best way to tackle this problem.”