Political Quotes

“I rise today to speak about the budget proposal that has been offered by Senate Republicans, which will help Nebraska families--and all American families--have a brighter future. For far too long, families have been paying more and forced to expect less from an increasingly inefficient and out-of-touch Federal Government. While we have made progress, our economy is not where it should be, and, unfortunately, the government's spending habits remain unsustainable. Our $18 trillion debt isn't just a threat to our economic security. It is a threat to our national security. It is time to offer bold solutions and tackle these problems. Republicans were sent to Congress to stop this irresponsible mentality--to stop wasteful spending, to balance our budget, and to allow our economy to grow and flourish. Families all across this Nation have been forced to tighten their belts. Now it is Washington's turn. I am here today to highlight some of these initiatives and to show what Senate Republicans are doing to safeguard the hard-earned tax dollars entrusted to us by the American people. Back home, many Nebraskans are wondering how this budget will affect their families and their daily lives. With that in mind, the budget we have presented will adhere to three basic rules--cut spending, balance the budget, and do it all without raising taxes. This budget cuts $5.1 trillion in spending over 10 years.…”