Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I thank the chairman of the Small Business Committee, as well as the ranking member, for their work on this legislation. Senator Landrieu has spoken about the necessity, particularly in this environment today, as we are coming out of a recession, to ensure we have a conducive environment for our small businesses to thrive. It is not just about incentives and opportunities, it is that business environment. One of the things I think is important for us as policymakers to look at is those things that are put in place that perhaps smother our businesses, whether it is through regulation or the cost of permitting, but also those things that create uncertainty. That is what I would like to speak to for just a few minutes this afternoon. The minority leader put forth an amendment several hours ago that would put a stop to the EPA's command-and-control climate regulations. This is an amendment for which I am rising today to offer my support. This is not the first time I have had an opportunity to be here on the Senate floor to speak about my concern about the agency advancing policies ahead of the Congress; of the EPA advancing regulations that set climate policy--again, before the Congress had acted. We spent a considerable amount of time here last year discussing the pitfalls of EPA's massive and unprecedented expansion of regulatory powers as they sought to advance those regulations that would impose that uncertainty on our businesses.…”