Political Quotes

“Madam President, for the information of all Senators, we are working now to set up votes on several pending amendments to the bill. These votes should be after lunch today. Right now, we are looking at 60-vote thresholds on the Fischer amendment, along with the Boxer side-by-side, the Sanders amendment, and the Lee amendment. I do understand that the Boxer amendment is now filed at the desk. Amendment No. 18, As Modified I ask unanimous consent that the Fischer amendment, No. 18, be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. __. LIMITATION ON DESIGNATION OF NEW FEDERALLY PROTECTED LAND. (a) Definition of Federally Protected Land.--In this section, the term ``federally protected land'' means any area designated or acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the purpose of conserving historic, cultural, environmental, scenic, recreational, developmental, or biological resources. (b) Considerations.--The Secretary, prior to the designation or acquisition of new federally protected land, shall consider-- (1) whether the addition of the new federally protected land would have a negative impact on the administration of existing federally protected land; and (2) whether sufficient resources are available to effectively implement management plans for existing units of federally protected land.…”