Political Quotes

“the underlying bill is a pretty good bill, but it is not perfect. I think we should have the opportunity to take a look at it. Too often around here there is a group of people that get together and they agree on a piece of legislation which they think is miraculous and will solve all the problems of a certain issue. There are 100 Members of the Senate, and five or six people get together and bring it to the floor, and the procedure we follow too often is if anybody wants to debate it, they are considered obstructionists, people who don't believe in the underlying issue. Let me repeat, Mr. President, that we on this side of the aisle believe in the underlying issue here. We want to provide tax relief for our fighting men and women, the soldiers, sailors and airmen who have given so much to this country in the last month. We also think that the legislation should be seen in the light of day. There are 95 other Members in the Senate that should have the opportunity to review this legislation. We are saying on this side, let's give them an opportunity; let's let those people who haven't been in on this so-called deal to bring this legislation up. Let them also take a look at this legislation. There may or may not be amendments offered, but there is going to be nothing done. We will prevent this bill from passing.”