Political Quotes

“As a matter of fact, we had some 35 titles in the bill that affected some 26 States. It is no secret that, unfortunately, the parks package coincides with the national convention of the AFL-CIO, or at least their Washington meeting, and it is unfortunate for this legislation that the timing and the announcement by the group that they were going to raise some $35 million to put into the campaign effort against Republicans who were up for reelection. The announcement that they were clearly endorsing the Clinton administration, provided Members on the other side the opportunity to put the minimum wage, which is one of labor's criteria, on something that might move. Unfortunately, the parks package, the Presidio, all the 35-some odd titles, are affected. The point is, Mr. President, minimum wage legislation has nothing to do with this package of bills before the Senate.”