Political Quotes

“I would like to add my own word of thanks and appreciation to the distinguished majority leader and those who have worked with him to propose the continuing resolution at this point. I think it is very important. Understandably, because of the serious differences in some of the philosophical questions that have been presented in this debate, it is not easy for leaders on either side of the debate to make a move toward getting us beyond a step which many of us feel is simply unconscionable and indefensible to continue. I hope that the leadership that the distinguished majority leader has provided in moving us to this point will indeed provide an impetus for our colleagues in the other body to act in accord so that we may move beyond this particular impasse. The big issues can still be debated, but the question of whether or not it makes any sense to continue the furlough of Federal employees who will eventually get paid so this Government is saving no money but which represents an enormous waste of taxpayer resources and an inconvenience for many and serious economic concerns for others who interact with the Federal Government, for many small businesses that are dependent upon the successful actions of the Federal Government, all of this can be resolved at least in the near term with this particular action, and all of the essential arguments that have been made by both sides are preserved for full debate at the appropriate time.”