Political Quotes

“I know everyone is in a hurry, and I will be as fast as I can. Tonight can best be summed up by Johnny Isakson, the Senator from Georgia, who said: It is only worth fighting when there is something to fight for. We have basically resolved this issue. I wish to recognize the leadership of Senator Landrieu. She chairs the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations. She is our expert on disaster. She has done a wonderful job of maintaining this in the eyes of the public. In Friday morning's vote, we established, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the Senate can't pass the House-passed CR. It got 36 votes. We couldn't pass it no matter what happens. With today's vote, Senate Republicans are showing they will back up the House vote on the question of offsetting spending in 2011. That is the vote we just took. But today's news also points a way that is more understanding and certainly a way out. Today's news story has come out saying FEMA disaster aid has enough money to last through this fiscal year. This afternoon, I received word from Jack Lew, of OMB, and FEMA that they will be able to get through the week without additional funding. That means they can get through the fiscal year without more money. I think it is very clear this is the right way to go. It shows us the way out and means we no longer have to fight 2011 funding. I repeat what I said at the very beginning; that is, the way out is to focus on 2012.…”