Political Quotes

“today I am joined by Senator Ashcroft in introducing the Ozark Wild Horse Protection Act. Since 1990, the citizens in southeast Missouri have been engaged in a struggle with the Department of the Interior's National Park Service [NPS] to prevent a group of about 30 feral horses from being rounded up by the Government and relocated or slaughtered. On behalf of these Missouri citizens who have fought to protect these horses, Congressman Bill Emerson has tirelessly led the fight to stop this action. This legislation I introduce today is companion legislation to H.R. 238, introduced in the House by Congressman Emerson on January 4, 1995. It prohibits the removal or assistance in the removal of, any free-roaming horses from the Ozark National Scenic Riverways [ONSR], except in the case of medical emergency or natural disaster. Mr. President, unfortunately, this is yet another case where the bureaucrats think they know best and have blatantly disregarded the perspective, suggestions, and views of the local citizens.”