Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I will defend the committee position in opposing reluctantly the distinguished gentleman from Colorado's amendment to our bill. Mr. Chairman, I think it is important to note that the House Committee on Appropriations mark for the IO&P account is $167 million, which is $25 million below the administration's request. An additional reduction of $2 million to this account would further erode our ability to gain international cooperation in protecting the environment and natural resources. A $2 million reduction to the IO&P account exceeds our voluntary contribution to the Man and the Biosphere program, $355,000, and the World Heritage Fund, $450,000. As a result, this amendment would force reductions in other worthwhile scientific and educational activities, such as the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the International Council of Scientific Unions at a time when we look toward science to increase our understanding of global environmental problems.”