DEMOCRATS CONTINUE THE HYPOCRISY
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jim Bunning issued the following
statement after Senate Democrats used a procedural gimmick to oppose the Bunning
amendment that would have paid for the unemployment extension legislation and
other federal programs.
“Democrats tonight
showed their true colors by going back on their word on the agreement I had
reached with Majority Leader Reid to have an up-or-down vote on my amendment to
fully pay for the unemployment extension and other federal programs. Instead,
Senate Democrats used a procedural gimmick so they would not have to vote on my
pay-for amendment. What are they so afraid of?
“For too long
Congresses controlled by both Republican and Democrat majorities have not done a
good enough job of controlling the spending of the taxpayers’ money. My stand
over the last couple of days was not against those Kentuckians who are on the
unemployment line. I support the underlying legislation and support those who
are out of work and need a helping hand. What I do not support is the hypocrisy
displayed by Senate Democrats. Just over a month ago Democrats passed pay-go
legislation and then turned around and waived it for the next two major pieces
of legislation that were considered by the Senate. What was the point of
passing pay-go legislation? If Democrats continue to ignore their own rules I
will oppose future legislation that is not paid for.”
Earlier he had issued this release:
BUNNING STATEMENT ON PAY-FOR VOTE
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jim Bunning issued the following
statement on the agreement reached today with Majority Leader Harry Reid to vote
tonight on how to pay for extending Unemployment Insurance and other
programs.
“I hope Senate
Democrats tonight vote for their own pay-fors and show Americans that they are
committed to fiscal discipline. I will be watching them closely and checking
off the hypocrites one by one.”
What ever happened to "sacred honor"?
Jim Bunning for Governor in 2011!
Posted by: BG | March 02, 2010 at 11:16 PM