Political Quotes

“I rise in favor of the Skelton amendment, which would strike from this bill a dangerous Republican provision that bars the use of funds for operations in Yugoslavia after September 30 of this year. I would ask my colleagues on the opposite side of the aisle to please stop the political micromanagement of this conflict. We should be on this floor congratulating the President, giving support to our troops, and commending our negotiators and NATO for ethnic cleansing and genocide. This provision could not be more untimely than it is today. Just yesterday, Yugoslavian and NATO officials signed an agreement that requires a demonstrable withdrawal of Yugoslavian military forces from Kosovo by this afternoon and a complete withdrawal within 11 days. The agreement also requires an immediate cease-fire by Yugoslav forces and a suspension of NATO air strikes once the withdrawal of forces has begun. NATO officials are monitoring developments in Kosovo as we speak to ensure that Yugoslavia abides by its agreement. Stop undermining our troops and the President. Let us have all of us get together on this issue.”