Political Quotes

“I appreciate the comments raised by the Senator from New Hampshire. As chairman of the new Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury, Judiciary, and HUD, I understand this measure would fall within the general government provisions of this bill. While I think all of us share concerns that have been expressed by the distinguished Senator from West Virginia, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. We appreciate what the Senator is trying to do, but I don't believe his amendment provides the appropriate remedy to the problems he has described. Using Federal funds for the purpose of propaganda is already unlawful under section 1913 of title 18 of the United States Code, and the governmentwide general provisions title of the Transportation, Treasury Appropriations Act includes further restrictions from using appropriated funds for propaganda. Section 624 of the 2005 Transportation, Treasury Appropriations Act states: No part of any appropriations contained in this or any other Act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States not heretofore authorized by the Congress. The distinction between educating the public about an issue and advocating a policy is not always obvious. If the Senator's amendment better defined appropriate communications by Federal agencies from publicity or propaganda, I would join with the Senator in support.…”