Political Quotes

“I strongly support S. 1560 and feel it is an important measure that will help protect the Social Security Administration's fiscal integrity and program effectiveness. I am concerned that the newly independent agency may lead to a request for massive new construction or leasing projects for the Social Security Administration. As many Members of this body are well aware, the creation of a new government agency or elevation of an existing one can lead to requests for new headquarters or expanded agency offices. Already over-burdened taxpayers are then further saddled with the cost of paying for tens of millions of dollars' worth of bricks, mortar, equipment, and furnishings to satisfy the newly empowered agency's desire for more and more new office space. Let me clearly state that Federal agencies are often not to blame for such spending--its the Congress' fault.”