Political Quotes

“just very briefly, I want to comment on the supplemental appropriations bill we passed yesterday morning. I commend Senator Cochran and really both of the managers, and all of our colleagues, as well as the House, and especially Congressman Lewis, for their leadership in crafting a package that reflects our commitment to economic growth, that keeps America moving forward, that is fiscally responsible. As the majority says time and time again, the Federal budget is not the Government's money. It is the taxpayers' money. Americans work hard to get what they earn. And it is our responsibility to spend that money wisely, appropriately. That is why we are working hard to crack down on excessive Washington spending. And I think the way that supplemental bill was handled from the beginning, and especially at the end, reflects that fiscal responsibility. As we all know, that bill did reflect a lot of priorities of this body, but it grew and grew and grew. Once that bill was taken to conference, under the leadership of Chairman Cochran and Congressman Lewis, it was scaled back down to meet the specific guidelines and request of the President of the United States. I think we exercised fiscal restraint and responsibility, but still there is a lot more we do need to do in terms of demonstrating that fiscal restraint and that responsibility. One of our big challenges is the fact that much of our spending is on autopilot. We see that in our entitlement programs.…”