Political Quotes

“I have a new name for the bill, the bill which tap dances around the question of revenue and lifting the debt ceiling, which was done 60-plus times over America's lifetime with Reagan, Carter, President Bush and President Bush, and Clinton. So it's the ``Tap Dance, Losers' Club and Bust the benefits bill.'' The losers are seniors and young people and those who need Social Security and those who are disabled. Then, finally, instead of the balanced budget amendment, it is the bust the benefits of those who are in need and of the young people who are looking forward to a prosperous future and expanded opportunities in this Nation. What do we need?--not the Cut, Cap, and Balance. It in no way invests in America. It in no way ends the tax loopholes that are part of our increasing debt. It will block the United States Congress from closing the loopholes of those who make billions of dollars every 3 months. We need innovation, infrastructure and education. That equals jobs. Parents, I don't want to see the end of your children's opportunities by closing elementary and high schools and by disallowing them from going to college. That is what this bill is--not to cut, not to cap, not to balance. It's the ``Tap Dance, Losers' Club, and Bust the Benefits of the American People bill.'' Let me suggest to you that these are the losers of this bill. Don't support a bill that will cause the American people to lose the American Dream. I rise today in opposition to H.R.…”