Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to talk about legislation that I intend to introduce today, both as an amendment to the small business bill and as a stand-alone measure. With the BP oilspill in the headlines, we are rumored to tackle energy legislation later this week. For months, energy legislation has been held up while the majority attempted to find 60 votes for a very unpopular cap-and-trade aspect to this legislation. But just last week, Americans sought to hear great news when they saw headlines such as ``The Climate Bill is Dead,'' ``Democrats Call Off Climate Bill Effort.'' You have to imagine that around the country, thousands of Americans and small businesses breathed a sigh of relief that they would not be forced to bear yet another financial burden, a hidden tax increase in these trying times. But, unfortunately, I believe the sigh of relief was premature and here is why. Some in Washington have been keeping a wish list of policies they want to complete after--and I emphasize after--the November elections. At the very top of that list is the national energy tax called cap and trade. So after the elections this November, the American people could be in for quite a surprise.…”