Political Quotes

“If I might continue, Mr. President, let me just say with regard to the observations of the Senator from Montana that I couldn't agree more that we need to get these things done, and we need to provide some long-term certainty for those in this country who rely upon decisions that come out of the Congress. I know the Senator from Montana has offered an extenders bill that would provide at least some near-term relief for many of these provisions of law that expire and that impact so many across this country. I would say through the Chair to my colleague from Montana that I agree with his premise. I think it comes down to how we go about doing that. The Senator from Montana has offered up a proposal that would extend many of these expiring tax provisions, but he does it in a way that raises taxes. I have a proposal I offered earlier in response to the majority leader's unanimous consent request to move a tax extenders bill that would substitute my bill for that one because my bill does all the same things the Senator from Montana wants to accomplish. But it does it with spending reductions--reducing spending--as opposed to raising taxes. There are a number of things my bill would do, one of which is to extend the $215 million tax break for teachers to purchase books, supplies, computer equipment, and other materials for the classroom. It also includes the biodiesel tax credit, which supports our Nation's budding biodiesel industry.…”