Political Quotes

James Davis: There are 21 days of crude oil in section 181. We do not think as Floridians we should have to choose between satisfying…

On the recordJune 28, 2001
There are 21 days of crude oil in section 181. We do not think as Floridians we should have to choose between satisfying our energy needs and exposing ourselves to undue environmental risk for 21 days of crude oil. The House has spoken on that. We sent a very strong message that we need a more balanced approach to environmental and energy policy, not just in Florida but in the country, and that vote stands.
Said by
James Davis
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Addressing energy policy and environmental risks related to crude oil in Florida.

Share

More from James Davis

Jun 9, 2003

In my home State, Florida, the historically low interest rates have contributed to prosperity for so many more than any tax cut I have ever heard promised in Washington. What has Chairman Alan Greenspan said in front of the Committee on…

govinfo.gov
Oct 16, 2003

Mr. Chairman, my trip to Iraq last week convinced me of the need to support this bill, to provide to our troops with the tools and protection they need to do their job. In addition, I am convinced if we do not adopt this bill, Iraq will…

govinfo.gov
Jun 30, 2005

may I first ask, as a matter of procedure, who will be claiming time on the other side? The CHAIRMAN. Time has not yet been claimed.

govinfo.gov
Jul 14, 2003

Mr. Speaker, the legislation that passed this body a few weeks ago will essentially turn the Medicare program over to private health insurance and the HMOs, the very organizations that have dropped 52 percent of the Medicare enrollees in…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation