Tom Coburn: “If we are going to spend money, let us spend money on helping people become productive members of society.”

I am proud of the really collegial effort that we are privileged to take part in.

As stewards of the Federal purse, we should be ensuring that we are doing all that we can to save taxpayer dollars and create efficiency in Government.

That is not partisan. That is just due to the fact that there is not a commitment to reconciliation and working together to get things done.

I want to thank Senator Lankford in his role as the Chairman of my Appropriations Subcommittee.