Political Quotes

“in responding, the examples I cited are beyond the control of the Senate, beyond the control of the consumer groups. It is just a world market that dictates, when somebody chooses to reduce the supply. As we increase our dependence on the Middle East, on OPEC, we increase our vulnerability. The other example I cited, our interest in stimulating renewables, does not come without a cost. I suggest to the majority as we look at the creation of this Commission--which as I understand would have an authorization of about $400,000, with no staff and no specific definition of powers--see if we can jointly work together and perhaps with the Comptroller General or others undertake this study. If it is not feasible, I will not reject the amendment necessarily. I am just a little sensitive to expanding bureaucracies. If the Senator allows us to work together, maybe we can work out something.”