Political Quotes

“I have a chart over here dated December 29, 1995, ``Pay to the Order of Federal Employee.'' A Federal employee in my district who works at the Bronx Veterans Administration Medical Center in my district received a paycheck for $1.51 for her 40 hours of work. $1.51. All the deductions were taken out, but her full salary was not there because of the Government shutdown. Let me tell you what $1.51 can buy you in New York City, in Bronx, New York, where I live. It can buy you a subway token. That costs $1.50. That can get you to work, and then you have a whole penny left over to spend as you see fit. This is the result of the House Republican Government shutdown. It is signed ``U.S. House of Representatives Extremists,'' because that is what is happening. Extremists are driving the agenda. And it is for ``Don't spend it all in one place.'' What is happening in our country today, Mr. Speaker, is a disgrace and a sham. Make no mistake about it. The Republicans have shut the Government down.”