Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Speaker Boehner sent a letter to the President in response to his unreasonable proposal suggesting how Congress can avert the fiscal cliff. Shortly after the election, the House Republican leadership presented the President with a balanced framework by coupling spending cuts and reforms. The Speaker's letter to the President also states, ``Regrettably, the proposal outlined on behalf of your administration contains very little in the way of common ground. The proposal calls for $1.6 trillion in new tax revenue--twice the amount you supported during the campaign.'' House Republicans understand the necessity of finding a reasonable solution. We have made it very clear that we are willing to work with the Senate leadership to find middle ground legislation. It is my hope the President will begin taking these negotiations seriously and will work with the House Republicans to find a balanced approach to this challenge. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________”