Political Quotes

“I want to thank the gentleman from New Jersey for pointing several things out, but particularly for making it clear that we have already made significant progress under this administration, in partnership with this side of the aisle, as we have attempted to move forward over the last several years as it relates to deficit reduction. I believe that we've cut approximately $2.5 trillion--done--as it relates to deficit reduction. While certainly we're open to trying to figure out how to move forward in the best possible way as it relates to the economy, an $85 billion shock to the system over the next several months and approximately $1 trillion over the next 10 years is harmful as it relates to the ability to move the economy forward. We are thankful that we have been joined by the distinguished gentlelady from the Virgin Islands, Congresswoman Donna Christensen. {time} 1950”