Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I would have loved to hear that argument in the discussion on ANWR. That would have been interesting to have. When I look at this, it has become very evident, in my time here in Congress, to find programs that had no authorization by Congress that were enacted. Interesting. Interesting, once again, in a government that is not trusted. Trust is a series of promises kept. Once again, this reiterates the private property ownership of these allottees to make sure that it is not impugned. I do not see the definition of that causing a quandary. Once again, these are allottees who are deserving for us to require to make sure that they are held whole. So, once again, I find it shortsighted in the application that the other side doesn't want to accept this amendment. Mr. Chair, I wish everyone would vote for this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”