Pelosi: Budget is “a statement of your national values”

By Kayleigh Harvey – Talk Radio News Service

“We are so, so very pleased of the work of the Budget Committee under the leadership of John Spratt, who really is a master at work,” said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) at her weekly press conference, adding that the budget was “a statement of your national values.”

Speaker Pelosi said that after much debate and amendments, the budget came out “intact.” She said the budget “reflects the blue print for America that President Obama has put forth.”

“It reduces the deficit. It reduces taxes for 95 per cent of the American people. It is a job creator in every respect. When it comes to a greener America and clean energy, it creates new green jobs. When it comes to the education of our children, creating a global workforce for the 21st century, it creates jobs. When it comes to making to making America healthier through prevention, bio-medical research and technological advancement, it creates jobs.” Speaker Pelosi stated.

She went on to explain, “We look forward to going to the next step on the budget.”

On the topic of AIG, Speaker Pelosi said, “Our bill that we passed served a very good purpose. It put the spotlight on the AIG abusive bonuses, bonus practices, and it still may pass in the Senate. It didn’t this week, but I think it has produced a result.”

In closing, Speaker Pelosi commented on the sadness of the storms in North Dakota, Minnesota and Mississippi. She said, “We send out warm regards.”