Political Quotes

“Members of the House, as we listen to the rhetoric and the misinformation and the scare tactics that are going to be on this floor today, I think it is important to remind people that it was the Democrats who cut Social Security benefits in the 103d Congress by $48 billion, and not one Republican voted for it. And there is no threat in the 104th Congress. Back in November the majority of the American people spoke loudly and clearly when they elected a Republican majority to this Congress; a majority of the people embraced the provisions in our Contract With America, which includes a balanced budget amendment. A majority of the people demanded that we change Congress, and a majority of the people sent a message that they want a smaller, less costly, more efficient Government. What my colleagues from the other side of the aisle seem to forget is that a majority of the people did not elect the Democrat President 2 years ago. In fact, only 43 percent of the electorate voted for our current President. I urge the President and the rest of his party to join with the majority of the people in supporting the balanced budget amendment. The majority has spoken; it is what they want; it is what they deserve.”