Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it is important to note that throughout the committee deliberations on this issue the Secretary did not offer one constructive comment--not one single comment--nor did he direct his legions to put forth an alternative. He was silent except for his exchanges with the media. So here we have a Secretary that objects to this even after some $10 million and 15 years, and comes up with no suggested alternative. That brings me to the point which I find very, very disturbing. I personally received from the Secretary, not directly but through the news media, a letter. This letter contains the passage that if the Utah wilderness provision contained in this bill prevails he would recommend that the President veto the entire bill. This did not come in the mail, Mr. President. Again, the Secretary offered no other constructive alternative to the wilderness proposal.”