Political Quotes

“Thank you. We will see significant benefits in south Florida, and not just for large companies but for small and medium-sized ones as well. Let's talk about Colombia. Flower importers in the area estimate that they will save $2 million per month in duties that they now are paying on imports from Colombia. And also, we should point out how important these trade agreements are, because these three allies are of great importance to our national security. You can't ask for better partners for peace and making sure that we have democracy in the region than South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. I thank the gentleman for the time, and I'm pleased to support the rule. Mr. McGOVERN. I yield myself 20 seconds. Mr. Speaker, if Colombia is so safe, then why do 2,000 labor leaders need round-the-clock protection? I mean, if Colombia is so safe, why are there nearly 5 million internally displaced people and over 1 million Colombian refugees in neighboring countries? It is because they're fleeing the violence and civil unrest. Mr. Speaker, at this point I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maine (Mr. Michaud).”