Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, it is particularly fitting that this legislation comes before the House at this time, for the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney have captured our attention. Those games began only 4 days ago and are in full swing as we speak. In less than 18 months, in February of 2002, our attention will be focused on Salt Lake City, where the Winter Olympic Games will commence. Anyone who has watched the Olympic competition is thrilled with the tremendous athletic accomplishments of all the young people involved; not only our young people but those throughout the world. Anyone who buys a silver $1 coin or a $5 gold coin authorized by the legislation under consideration will have the satisfaction of knowing that the surcharge they pay on this coin will go to support our American athletes as they train for the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympics. The legislation under consideration is sponsored by the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cook). The legislation has widespread support. It is cosponsored by 290 of his colleagues. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate. It has the requisite 67 cosponsors and, in fact, has been marked up by the Senate Banking Committee.”