Political Quotes

“Madam President, last week President Obama called for a permanent research tax credit. We have always extended this tax credit. We failed last December to do it on time. Therefore, we are without it. We are without the jobs that would be created by it. I think it was a terrific move by the President to come out for a permanent research tax credit, and we ought to swiftly move to add it to this particular bill. The only way I can do that, because of the tying up of the tree-- which is happening all too often around here--is by a motion to suspend the rules. This bill is a bill to create jobs. At least that is what it is supposed to be. But the research tax credit would do the most to instantaneously create jobs, and these are high-paying jobs. The only way we can get it is to vote for this motion to suspend. If we do, I think we would have 95 votes--a bipartisan vote--for this particular amendment. I urge my colleagues to support the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana.”