Political Quotes

“I support both of the gentlemen. I think they are both right. I think that the Hastings amendment is one that is an important one, and the recognition that he seeks to present to the flower industry of Colombia is important. But our colleague from California (Mr. Farr) is also right. I do not think that that recognition does damage to the flower industry in the U.S.; the free market does. But we must be sensitive to those needs because we have a wonderful flower industry in our country. But that does not negate the facts that the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings) presents. I thank him for his leadership on this, especially at this sensitive time in Colombia's future. My colleague, the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), has been a champion on that score. He has been a friend of Colombia and is sensitive to the concerns that are there, too. So, hopefully, we will be able to find a way to recognize and also recognize our own industries here, as well.”