Political Quotes

“I rise today to support the nomination of Mr. John Bryson to be the Secretary of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce plays a key role in overseeing a department that is responsible for spurring innovation, supporting small business, and providing our Nation with operational scientific information. In tough economic times we need strong leadership in this key cabinet position in order to ensure that our Nation's needs in these areas are met. To that end, Mr. Bryson brings with him a strong record of business leadership and a sense of the importance of resource stewardship, a rare combination that I believe will serve him extremely well. Unfortunately, there are those who believe that his past association with certain environmental groups or his eminently sensible support for a solution to our reliance on fossil fuels, should disqualify him from this post. I would suggest that these naysayers consider that Mr. Bryson has been endorsed by the Business Roundtable, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The support shown by these groups ought to demonstrate the nominee's commitment to growing American business and the American economy. I also suggest we should not fear a nominee who has shown a willingness to explore novel solutions to grappling with our dependence on foreign oil and the larger issue of climate change.…”