Political Quotes

“the procedure that is being utilized in the consideration of these en bloc amendments is one of the things that is really an embarrassment to the House of Representatives. There are many very good ideas that are contained in the en bloc amendments, but they will drag along some really pretty bad ones and there is only going to be one vote up or down on this whole package. First of all, this amendment further increases the unappropriated authorizations by approximately $460 million. That is almost one-half billion dollars more in spending, but no funding mechanism whatsoever. So this is once again a hollow promise that is being made at this time for some very worthwhile programs that Congress will undoubtedly not back up its promises with dollars to implement. But also in this amendment there are a couple of really crazy amendments. Those who vote for this amendment will be voting for the Federal aid for graffiti prevention and removal. Can Members imagine a lower priority than to have the Federal Government borrow money at interest and run up the deficit and the national debt to provide aid to prevent and remove graffiti? But nonetheless, that is in here by a provision shoehorned in by the gentleman from California [Mr. Filner].”