Political Quotes

“I would observe that part of the reason I did not yield time before is because I was concerned that what did happen would happen, which is that rather than refute the basic premise of my argument, the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey) brings up extraneous issues. For instance, he did not refute that the Democratic Party has utterly abdicated its responsibility by not proposing a budget. Instead, he brings up the issue of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, which I do support, but which, unless the gentleman can correct me, unless I am mistaken, it includes an exception for time of war. I would observe to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey) that it strikes me that we are engaged in a war, I believe. It also allows for an exception in a time of a national emergency. If we are not in a national emergency, then I do not know what this is.”