Political Quotes

“I think that makes my point. We ought to be very, very careful when we are seeking ways to get around the U.S. Supreme Court decision interpreting the Constitution; that we should do so in the narrowest way possible. I think what we have done here is, in order to accommodate the special desires of different Senators from different States to go beyond just the repayment obligations but to actually continue to act as a monopoly so they will have a competitive advantage over others who might wish to provide the same kind of service, that in constructing the compromise we have, I think, gone too far and acted beyond the principle which justifies the more limited grandfathering, if you will, more limited exemption which I provided for in my amendment. That is why, while I certainly recognize the difficulties the chairman has in cobbling together a compromise in something of this nature, I suggest colleagues may wish to support my amendment.”