Political Quotes

“I call my colleagues' attention to the fact that this is a good faith effort that began last year during the budget reconciliation debate. Those of us who voted for it can now call attention to the significant deficit reduction that has occurred since that piece of legislation was enacted. But, we believe, those of us who have worked on this since that time, that this is merely one more step. I voted in 1990 for President Bush's proposal that produced the now famous summit. I voted for President Clinton's proposal in 1993. Both of them, in my judgment, were taking steps toward the goal of having this Nation's fiscal account in balance. That is where I believe we should be. It is a belief, Madam President. And I am willing to take action, take votes that will, in fact, bring this about. This attempt, this motion to substitute the Hatfield substitute, creates some confusion because what it does is it presents Members now with a piece of legislation that has them wondering whether or not they can vote for deep cuts in defense and then the underlying Kerrey-Brown bipartisan amendment. Madam President, I urge my colleagues to vote against this motion to table.”