Political Quotes

“I was disappointed by some of the actions of the majority leader's statement the day before yesterday in which he provided an update on the Senate inquiry into U.S. policy on satellite exports to China. In particular, some charged that the majority leader was engaging in partisan politics when he simply presented some of the things that we have learned in the 13 hearings and the numerous briefings and meetings held on that subject to date. As a member of the task force appointed by the leader, I can state conclusively, Mr. President, that this investigation is driven by a desire to safeguard our Nation's security, and it is not motivated by partisan politics. Let's examine the five main points that the leader raised in his remarks. Point one: The Clinton administration's export controls for satellites are inadequate and have not protected U.S. security. Many of us have been dismayed at the lax implementation and the irregular application of safeguards during launches of American satellites in China.”