John B. Breaux

it is also my intent that the Andean Trade Preference Act not pertain to existing requirements that foreign parties provide a Certificate of Origin for tuna imported into the United States. This certificate, or Form 370, is necessary to…

The purpose of my taking the limited time that I have is not to criticize the other approach because our approach cannot be good just because the others are deficient. The tripartisan plan should be able to stand on what it stands for, not…

I don't think the Senate and this Congress can go back this year and tell our constituents that we didn't do prescription drugs because it is the other party's fault. I don't think the Republicans can say they didn't bring back…

Canada is our good friend, a civilized society, with high-quality manufacturers. But what Food and Drug says about Canada is the following: Throwing the door open to drugs purchased by individuals directly from Canadian sellers will…

Or you can send to the Governor a strong note saying, 'This is not fair and representative. I want someone that--we need more recreational fishermen or we need more commercial fishermen.'

How do we ensure that there's a proper balance?

Let me tell you, the law--I mean, this is the section I wrote in 1976 in Subsection B, says the Secretary making appointments under this statute shall, to the extent practicable, ensure a fair and balanced apportionment.

We shouldn't have to litigate every issue that comes up in order to find the right solution to the problem.

That, to me, does not represent balance by any way, any shape, or any form.

I think we're in a crisis not just in the resources, but also in the entire management program.

I had coined the phrase in the legislation that the purpose of the act was the 'phase-out of foreign fishermen.'

I always point out that when everyone is in control or everyone is in charge, no one is in charge.