Political Quotes

“when I went down to Austin after the election, but before the inauguration, I said to President Bush, President-elect Bush, we should worry more about terrorism and nuclear nonproliferation than worry about missile defense. But we worked out the best we can work out. I mean, we know they have not spent nearly the money they have, and I think the gentleman just stated that, I do not remember an exact amount, but I think it is only 1 or 2 percent of what we have already appropriated for nonproliferation. So I would appreciate it if the gentleman would consider letting us work on it and seeing what we can do. But we are just about to the point where I do not think we can put any more money in that they will spend. If it looks like we can work out a deal where they are going to spend more money, then it would be well worth considering what the gentleman has in mind. But, as it is, I feel the same way; but we tried to work out a balance where we knew we could get a bill signed, and I think we have come pretty well where it is. But I still think we would be quite willing to work with him.”