Political Quotes

“The strange kaleidoscope of this congressional session began with the proposed shutdown of Homeland Security but moved on to the bipartisan action to fix the vexing SGR- Medicare funding formula, the so-called ``doc fix'' to prevent dramatic cuts to providers. Yes, it is still hard to overcome deep divisions, philosophical difference, and some real serious politics. The heated rhetoric and convoluted voting on the recent trade package is the latest example. Wouldn't it be great if we could take a step back and find ways to unite us to solve a major problem? Well, we have got a major problem that is staring us in the face right now. We are in the midst of the 33rd short-term transportation funding extension that is a result of our inability to pay for 2015 infrastructure with 1993 dollars. That is because of our inability to raise the gas tax since 1993. The demands for transportation solutions grow, and the harm inflicted on families occurs every day. It costs them over $300 a year just in damage to their cars from road maintenance that has fallen apart. We are paying a $125-billion-a-year penalty for congestion.…”