got this from my washington post afternoon update
Rep. James Hines (D-Conn.) on on the rhetoric regarding government spending:

“…it’s awfully easy to say what the American people want to hear right now, which is that we need to get out fiscal house in order. Nobody disputes that. We’ve got way too much debt, our entitlement programs are in a scary situation. What’s hard is what you say next.”

sent my mom an email sharing with her the amazing news about my essay. she sent back the most awesome reply:

Subject: Re: you are never going to believe this…

What is not to believe!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love
MOM