Political Quotes

“No, I cannot. The fact is, that is why recent polls show Americans have about a 20-percent approval rating of Congress. What I would say, based on what I know, based on what we are getting ready to do on the floor today, 20 percent is way too high. The fact is we do everything we can to avoid tough decisions in public, tough decisions in public where we have to take a stand. That is what we were elected to do. That is what the veterans who receive benefits, if this bill passes, did. That is what we are not doing. My guess is they will be willing to wait until this bill passes--it doesn't fund things until next year--and allow us to make the tough decisions we need to make as we flesh out a budget, as we work out among ourselves to finally come to a place we agree upon in funding this government. I certainly appreciate the leadership of the Senator. I know others want to speak at this moment and I yield the floor.”