Political Quotes

“Two heroes of mine, World War II veterans, Representative John Dingell and Senator Robert Dole, plainly said that piecemeal or partial spending plans do not adequately ensure that our veterans are served or protected. I have in my hand today a letter from the Majority Leader, Mr. Reid, whom I thank him for his service, and a letter from our Democratic leadership here in the House. It simply pleads with the Speaker of this body, rather than piecemeal the American Dream, rather than respond in a way that leaves 800,000 Federal employees unemployed--and God knows the tragedy of this poor person who came on the hill in a black car. No one knows what drove this person to do this. What I would say to you is: Let's get our wheels back on, serve the American people, bring them back, vote for a bill today that will open the government. I will stay here until we get that bill on the floor. Piecemeal is undeserving of America and all whom we love. ____________________”