Political Quotes

“I find some small amount of irony with my friend on the other side of the aisle talking about secrets that somehow we do not want the American people to know. The American people can judge for themselves about the extent of this economic recovery who wins and who loses; and the prescription drug benefit, the seniors of this country have seen through the sham that it is. But for them to talk about secrets, I find particularly ironic, because Members of the minority party have to come to the floor today in the 1-minutes to talk about the important FSC bill, because that is a secret; and we are voting on it in a few minutes. There is not a printed copy that is available. Only the lobbyists are aware. There will not be adequate time for debate, a meaningful debate, in 30 minutes. They will not allow amendments. They will not even allow the bipartisan alternative to be voted on on the floor. I find a great deal of irony about their concern for secrecy. I think they ought to start by opening up the legislative process so at least their own Members have a chance to participate with people on the other side of the aisle.”