Political Quotes

“obviously the highest priority as a nation is addressing every aspect of the terrorist attacks that took place in our country earlier this week. That is now and should be in the foreseeable future our primary concern as a Senate, a Congress and as a country. Part of responding to that concern includes demonstrating to ourselves and the world that we can carry on the very important business of our country. That business includes election reform. I now address the issue that will become increasingly important as our Nation and our deliberations in Congress return to normal. This is the issue of funding for election reform. I appreciate this opportunity to include an amendment as part of the managers' amendment to H.R. 2500 (S. 1215). This bill contains appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year 2002. My amendment provides a $2 million placeholder for election reform in fiscal year 2002. These Federal dollars would be used to fund a Federal grant program administered by the Department of Justice to States and localities for election reform improvements nationwide.”