Political Quotes

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, there probably has never been a time in the history of our country when we had economic conditions that are like they are today--unemployment all over this country averaging some 10 percent; some States as high as 14 percent. If there were ever an emergency with our economy, it is tonight, it is today. And to think we are not going to declare this an emergency? Millions of people are unemployed, millions of people have been unemployed for long periods of time and their unemployment benefits are running out. They are not able to buy their health insurance because the program is going to expire on Monday. The Senate has a history of treating unemployment benefits as an emergency. No one, I repeat, can argue that the current economic downturn does not represent a grave emergency. So, Mr. President, I am forced to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The majority leader is recognized.”