Political Quotes

“we can be for tax relief, but it makes sense to see the budget first. The government should not spend money that it does not have and should not give away money it might need. I know there are some people with great resources who do not need public education, Social Security, Medicare, or prescription drug benefit. Some do not need these programs because they can take care of themselves. Mr. Speaker, why give away 43 percent of the tax cuts to the top 1 percent when we may need that money for education, Social Security and Medicare needed by most Americans. Basic American fairness requires that we should give the most to the many. Under our alternative, millions of waitresses, mechanics, nurses, home health aides, teachers and factory workers would get about $300. Families would get between $600 and $800. Mr. Speaker, that proud eagle above our heads spreads its wings to protect the entire Nation. It is not some bird to be plucked and stuffed and eaten by a few.”