Political Quotes

“I came here knowing that I represented a part of this country where TVA and the Appalachian Regional Commission have provided quality service for a number of years, and that we would have to cut spending in the programs in my backyard. And we are going to do that. This amendment and the next amendment are taking a budget and shrinking it substantially with severe cuts. But when I took office I said to the elected representation at the local level throughout my district, will you please tell me as I go to Washington to represent the citizens that you and I represent together, what has worked the best? What is the most effective Federal programs you can refer to? Let me tell you, the Appalachian Regional Commission was at the top of the list, time after time, because it is hard dollars for roads and gas and sewers and utilities and things that create a better economy in this region. It is a quality service, a critical service, and this is a step toward a balanced budget, a 50 percent cut in funding.”