Political Quotes

“I certainly would never question the good intentions of my friend from Ohio or the Senator from the State of Arizona, but I think it is important to know that the chairman of this subcommittee, the junior Senator from the State of Montana, is not known for being a big spender. He came to the U.S. Senate with experience in the State of Montana working at the county level. There he was known for his frugality. He has acted the same way as chairman of this subcommittee. Everyone should recognize that the amount that we are going to have marked up in our bill tomorrow is $200 million less than what the House has, and I do not think the House is known for spending lots of money. Our subcommittee is coming with less money than has been requested and authorized and appropriated by the House. All of our colleagues should understand that the money that is the so-called add-ons meet the so-called McCain criteria. The distinguished Senator from Arizona said that if there are going to be add-ons, they should meet certain criteria. If there is going to be money appropriated, they should meet certain criteria. We have met every one of the criteria in every one of the matters being questioned.”