Michael Burgess: “I guess being somewhat of a student of irony, I would just point out if you're rushing to get something done before…”

“I guess being somewhat of a student of irony, I would just point out if you're rushing to get something done before Valentine's Day, you're very apt to pass a very large spending bill on Friday the 13th. Republicans have been very involved in generating alternative strategies and alternative proposals and have put them forth on this floor confidently night after night, day after day. A plan from Representative Cantor's office, our minority whip, detailed immediate tax relief for working families, tax relief for small business, no tax increases to pay for spending, assistance for the unemployed and stabilizing home values. That formed the core of the Republican plan that was offered as an alternative to this massive, massive spending plan that has been proposed to us by the Democratic House leadership. There are ways, of course, that people can interact with their Member of Congress or with the leadership of the House. And perhaps that is something that, Mr. Speaker, the American people should consider during this next 24 or 48 hours before we vote on this bill.”