Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 229, after line 7, insert the following: ``(m) Operation of Certain Specialized Hauling Vehicles on the Interstate.-- ``(1) In general.--A State may not prohibit the operation of an automobile transporter with a gross weight of 84,000 pounds or less on-- ``(A) any segment of the Interstate System (except a segment exempted under section 31111(f) of title 49); or ``(B) those classes of qualifying Federal-aid primary highways designated by the Secretary under section 31111(e) of title 49. ``(2) Reasonable access.--A state may not enact or enforce a law denying reasonable access to automobile transporters, to and from highways described in paragraph (1), to loading or unloading points or facilities for food, fuel, repair, or rest. ``(3) Axle weight tolerance.--A State shall allow an automobile transporter a tolerance of no more than 5 percent on axle weight limitations set forth in subsection (a). ``(4) Automobile transporter defined.--In this subsection, the term `automobile transporter' has the meaning given that term in section 31111(a) of title 49.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 507, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mica) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida.”