Political Quotes

“Thank you, Congresswoman Lee. The economic recovery, as you pointed out, is still in an extremely fragile state. Many of those most vulnerable Americans who were adversely impacted by the recession still have not been made whole in any way, shape, or form. Sequestration is an $85 billion shock to the system. It may begin as a slow burn, but it is going to sear over time. It is going to hurt our most vulnerable Americans, as has been detailed in congressional district after congressional district after congressional district all across this country. It is irresponsible for us to even have allowed it to get to this point, which is why we are advocating for everyone to come to the table to find common ground. This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Because we are in a divided government, it is unreasonable to simply say ``no revenues.'' So as a result of this hardened position, we find ourselves in the midst of this sequestration. We've been joined by the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey, my good friend, Congressman Donald Payne, to whom I yield the floor.”