Political Quotes

“That is right. As I said earlier, I believe that it is very important that our troops are supported. This initial $78 billion should have gone to support our troops, with all of the necessary equipment and protective vests and everything that they need. We do not know where that $78 billion went. We do not know where we are going with this. This is just the second installment, and all of the estimates have been $400 billion-plus, 5 years-plus. We have got to say no to this, I would say to the gentleman, I believe. I think that it is about time that we ask the hard questions; and if we do not receive the answers, we must try to figure out a way to ensure that America understands what the stakes are and what the risks are. Finally, with regard to education, yes, I can understand why this young lady was very upset. We cannot even fund and have not funded Leave No Child Behind. We promised the American people that we would create some parity in our school system and a quality education for young people, and that was probably rhetoric only. The reality is not there. So this $87 billion, part of this certainly could go to ensure that our young people have the best possible public education that we can provide.”