Political Quotes

Ted Stevens: I thank my friend for that. As I speak here, I remember my friend Harry Byrd. I hope he is listening, because the…

On the recordMay 5, 1994
I thank my friend for that. As I speak here, I remember my friend Harry Byrd. I hope he is listening, because the original exemption for State products came because Harry Byrd used to share with us those wonderful apples he grew over in Virginia. I would not want the Harry Byrd exemption to be eliminated by this amendment.
Said by
Ted Stevens

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of the Harry Byrd exemption for State products.

Share

More from Ted Stevens

Feb 26, 2014

the whole purpose of the Act is to protect our fisheries and have a conservation ethic to be the major goal.

congress.gov
Mar 15, 2022

Then-U.S. Senator, Ted Stevens, encouraged the community to actively explore and develop our first hydro facility, Delta Creek.

congress.gov
Feb 15, 2010

I supported the Veteran Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act to secure funding for veterans' health care 1 year in advance.

congress.gov
Oct 19, 2018

Thanks to the foresight of Senator Ted Stevens and his congressional colleagues in establishing the North Pacific Research Board in 1997.

congress.gov