Political Quotes

“the budgets crafted by the Bush administration and the Republican majority do not address our national short-term or long-term objectives or the values of our Nation. It is time for a new direction. To meet our Nation's goals of economic security for our families and security for our homeland, Democrats have offered a plan. Democrats believe in paying down the debt and maintaining fiscal restraint and discipline. Democrats believe in real investment in life-long education which enables every American to reach their potential and strengthens the long-term financial security of our families and our Nation. Democrats believe in budgets that invest in our armed services to defend our homeland and to protect the men and women who defend us. Democrats believe in tax fairness and tax cuts for the middle class. We believe in helping Americans pay for college, buy their first home, find affordable health insurance, and save for retirement. We understand the priorities of everyday Americans. The Republican budgets of the last 5 years have failed to meet each of these objectives. At a time when American families are facing stagnant wages and ever-increasing bills for child care, for health care, for college tuition and for gas at the pump, the Republican Congress has failed to address these day-to-day concerns. Instead, they have enacted tax cuts for the very wealthy. My constituents want Congress to address their needs, not the wants and desires of a select few.…”