We cannot be so generous that we stretch our own resources to the breaking point. It is time for us to think of the people of America and their children and grandchildren, and not let the generosity of our hearts rule our heads on this matter.
Opposing the immigration conference report.
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The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.
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