Political Quotes

“I wish to oppose the confirmation of Congressman Mick Mulvaney as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. I respect Mr. Mulvaney's public service representing the people of South Carolina, who elected him to serve in the State legislature and in Congress. However, the question before us today is whether the Senate should confirm him to one of the most important economic positions in our government--a position that has major ramifications for global financial markets, the United States and New Mexico economies, and the jobs, health care, and retirement security of every American. Unfortunately, Representative Mulvaney's record shows a shocking willingness to put at risk the security of the public debt of the Nation and endanger essential Federal programs that New Mexicans depend upon. I want to underscore a few of Representative Mulvaney's previous statements made as a Member of Congress. First, he has supported playing chicken with the debt ceiling over partisan political issues, an action that would jeopardize the U.S. Government's ability to repay the public debt. If the debt ceiling is not raised, Federal officials have said that the revenue coming into the government would not be enough to cover its obligations-- potentially disrupting Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans benefits, military payments, student loan payments, and many other government services.…”