Political Quotes

“I want my colleagues to note there is not one single thing in here that increases domestic oil production in this energy bill. I find that unconscionable at a time when energy prices are increasing. We face continued crisis in the Middle East, and the intention of Saddam Hussein is, in his words, 'use oil as a weapon.' We have seen that. I am very pleased to stand with Senator Stevens and recognize the support on this issue, from seafarers, teamsters, ironworkers, laborers, operating engineers, plumbers, pipefitters and many other unions in America that recognize this legislation as good for the American worker. A vote on the second degree which Senator Rockefeller just talked about is a vote for America's steel industry. He didn't talk about rejuvenating the industry. This is money that could come from opening ANWR, some $12 billion. It is unconscionable that they are not giving serious consideration to this because we are talking about passing a law; the conference is something else. Finally, a vote for this amendment is a vote for the Native people of my State of Alaska. They were promised they would have access to their lands. The underlying amendment would give them that.”