Political Quotes

“for the second time in this 107th Congress, Republican leadership is bringing before the House this measure to amend the Constitution to require a super-majority vote to adopt tax increases. I continue to oppose this measure, which would simply provide greater obstacles for the Federal government to properly react to economic conditions. This amendment is fundamentally inconsistent with majority rule and would make it more difficult to react to the potential need to close corporate tax loopholes or to protect Social Security of Medicare. This Congress needs to face current fiscal realities that have led to growing deficits. The President's tax cuts are compromising the government's ability to ensure security, fund domestic priorities, and honor our commitments to Social Security and Medicare, without burdening future generations with enormous debts. It is time for Congress to deal with the tax code and budget responsibly--not use the Constitution as a political prop.”