Kay Bailey Hutchison: “because the Senator from Ohio is in the chair, I wish to say that I am very pleased we have been able to pass a bus…”

“because the Senator from Ohio is in the chair, I wish to say that I am very pleased we have been able to pass a bus safety bill that was in response to two tragic bus accidents, one in Ohio and one in Texas, and the many other bus accidents that have happened, because the buses that often transport people in our country are not safe. I think we have strengthened those safety regulations, working together, and I appreciate very much the effort the Senator from Ohio made. Looming Fiscal Cliff Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the looming tax cliff that will affect every American who pays taxes at the end of this year. The Senate must be clear with the American people about what our priorities are and where ownership of the money made by hard-working Americans belongs. Does the money belong to the government to decide what will be done with it--except for our responsibility to add to the things the Federal Government should do--or should that money belong to the people who earned it? I think that is one of the key issues we are facing right now in this Congress, and most certainly in the campaign. The American dream is that anyone--anyone--who is willing to work hard in this country can start from nothing and, through hard work and sacrifice, become a success. It is the defining characteristic of our country and it is what has made us a shining example for people all over the world.…”