Political Quotes

“I would point out, first, however, that there is nothing in this bill that retroactively repeals any bill already enacted into law by Congress. This obviously would include present child labor laws. I think the meat of the amendment goes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, [OSHA] and future rulemaking that they might do or future legislation that Congress might make with respect to worker safety. Giving a personal note, Mr. Chairman, I understand the importance of worker safety, as we all do, but close up because I was an OSHA inspector for the Air National Guard. For 6 years of my more than 20-year career in the New Mexico Air National Guard I was a ground safety officer, and among other duties with that responsibility was inspecting the facility for worker safety under the Air Force's version of OSHA. But I want to say that, although I understand the importance of labor standards and being concerned about worker safety, I have been seen and heard my share of horror stories.…”