Political Quotes

“I thank my friend from North Dakota for his usual courtesy shown earlier. Unfortunately, I had a nose bleed, and I had to stop my speech. I think I am not used to the elevation--the altitude of the Senate--but after over 40 years I should be. I was saying earlier, I had hoped we begin this 114th Congress by showing the American people that Congress is putting the needs of hard- working American families first. I wish we were considering legislation to support the Highway Trust Fund. That supports tens of thousands of jobs around the country in every one of our States. I wish we were considering tax legislation to bring investments to our small local businesses and encouraging energy efficiency in construction and investment. I wish we were finding places to support the educational pursuits of our children. I would like to maintain our status as a premier leader on the world stage. Instead, we are considering legislation that puts Canadian tar sands--which are intended for export, not to be used in the United States--as our priority. The pipeline will support 35 permanent jobs-- just 35--not hundreds, not thousands--35. I would like to be considering legislation that creates thousands of jobs. It is hard not to question whether the new Senate majority is truly focused on the needs of hardworking Americans.…”