Political Quotes

“It seems to me we are already making changes to the legislation. We should not be so hidebound to every specific jot and tittle in a bill which is now 327 pages long, very complicated, that we can't make a few changes in this legislation. I urge my colleagues to consider exactly what Senator Thompson is proposing. It is simple and straightforward. It seems to me that for us to just say, no, there is going to be no extra time, no matter how complex the issue or how strongly the Department of Defense may want it, they are not going to get any more time, is not wise public policymaking. I urge my colleagues to support the Thompson amendment.”