Political Quotes

“I hope we will oppose this amendment. It is very controversial. It is opposed by a very broad and diverse group of business and labor organizations. It would overturn a 60-year prohibition on allowing commercial services at interstate rest areas. The ban was enacted because Congress recognized the importance of supporting businesses and commercial activity along interstates. That decision has resulted in the development of 97,000 businesses that employ over 2 million Americans who provide services to travelers on our Nation's highways. This amendment would allow commercial activities at existing interstate rest areas, which would lead to devastating losses to those businesses that are located near interstate interchanges. So I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment and support the small businesses that exist across our country near highway exits. So I urge a ``no'' vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”