Political Quotes

“I thank you for yielding. As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I am proud to once again propose a fiscally sound and morally responsible alternative budget. The CBC has a long history of introducing an alternative budget that protects and invests in programs that are vital to our communities. Our budget emphasizes the CBC's commitment to eradicating poverty in America by increasing economic opportunities through robust investments in education and infrastructure, affordable housing, domestic manufacturing, small businesses, and job training. Though tough decisions are required to ensure our country's fiscal future, we do not believe the well-being of the most vulnerable in this Nation must be sacrificed for us to remain on the path to economic recovery. The CBC alternative budget for fiscal year 2015 remains true to the principle of opportunity for all. The Ryan budget, on the other hand, completely misses the mark. It disregards the fact that millions of Americans struggle to feed their families and find jobs. It requires sacrifices of the most vulnerable, including the youngest and eldest among us. As reported by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, some 69 percent of the cuts in Chairman Ryan's budget come from programs that serve people of limited means.…”