Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Merkley amendment relative to farm vehicles listed in the previous order be changed from No. 1653 to No. 1814. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1669, As Modified Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and I call up amendment No. 1669, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Arizona [Mr. McCain], for himself, Mr. Reid, Mr. Heller, and Mr. Kyl, proposes an amendment numbered 1669, as modified. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To enhance the natural quiet and safety of airspace of the Grand Canyon National Park and for other purposes) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT. (a) In General.--Section 3(b)(2) of Public Law 100 91 (16 U.S.C. 1a 1 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The plan shall not apply to or otherwise affect the regulation of flights over the Grand Canyon at altitudes above the Special Flight Rules Area for the Grand Canyon in effect as of the date of the enactment of the MAP 21, or as subsequently modified by mutual agreement of the Secretary and the Administrator.''.…”