Political Quotes

“first let me explain my second-degree amendment. In fact, I will read it because it is easier to read it than go through an explanation. At the end of the amendment being offered by my friend from Virginia, we would add a new section that says: Nothing in this title shall prohibit the United States from rendering assistance to international efforts to bring to justice Saddam Hussein, Slobodan Milosovic, Osama bin Laden, other members of Al Queda, leaders of Islamic Jihad, and other foreign nationals accused of genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity. This title shall cease to be effective at the end of September 30, 2002. The reason for that last section is because presently, pending in conference, is this very issue, in the Department of State-Justice authorization bill. I do not understand why we are proceeding with this matter today. Currently, we have in conference a debate going on over this very matter, why should we now add it to an appropriations bill? If we pass the Warner amendment, those who sit on the committees of jurisdiction of this matter will be excluded from the debate. This is not the place for this amendment. But first let me turn to my second-degree amendment.…”