Political Quotes

“I have supported the concept of the balanced budget amendment since coming to Congress, and even before coming to Congress. This has been something that I have worked very hard on, especially the last several weeks, to arrive at something that is meaningful but yet responsible. The Simon amendment on its face seems to accomplish that. That is why a number of individuals thought it was the way to solve the financial problems of this country. But under the spotlight of any scrutiny, the Simon amendment will not solve any of our fiscal problems. Instead, Mr. President, as many of my colleagues and a multitude of economic experts across the country fear, this amendment, as written, and as it will be modified, will create more problems than it will solve. I do not want to leave a legacy of debt for the children of Nevada nor the children of this Nation, because I represent, as we all do who are Members of the U.S. Senate, not only the children of our State, but we represent the individuals and the children of this country.”