Political Quotes

“I was therefore surprised to learn that on May 15th of this year the Parliamentarian referred H.R. 2464 to the Committee on Indian Affairs. I was further surprised to learn that on the very next day, May 16th, the Parliamentarian referred an identical Senate bill, S. 1766, introduced by our colleague, Senator Bennett, to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which then referred it to Senator Craig's Subcommittee. So I ask my friend, the Chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, whether he would agree with me and Senator Craig that it would have been appropriate for the Parliamentarian to refer H.R. 2464 to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources? The rules of the Senate are clear that issues pertaining to the management of the public lands are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.”